SAVORING SMALL TOWN LIFE IN A BIG FIRM PRACTICE
THREE TIPS ON HOW TO SUCCEED IN A SMALL FIRM ENVIRONMENT 1. Don’t procrastinate. There really is no better time in the future to make your move. Plus, the longer you wait, the less time you’ll have in your career to really make it work. 2. Market, market, market. But be sure to market in ways that suit your personality and lifestyle. Marketing doesn’t have to be a bad word—it can be fun and enjoyable. Plus, you really do offer a service that helps people. 3. Don’t worry—it will work out. If clients liked working with you at a large firm, they will like working with you at a smaller firm. In fact, they might like you better since you’ll have more time to spend with them and will be under less pressure. And they’ll love your reasonable rates. While it may take a few months for you to establish yourself, those few months go by quickly.

Use It Right or Lose It -- Proper Trademark Usage Is Important to Every Business
Proper trademark and service mark usage is extremely important. A business may unknowingly be using its mark improperly, which then may reduce the mark's effectiveness and value. By following some simple rules you can protect your marks and their value.

Guidelines for Use and Protection of Trademarks
Proper protection of trademarks is critical to a business. By following the procedures outlined below, you can help ensure the protection of your company's trademark rights.

Guidelines for Protecting Patentable Inventions
Patents allow a company to protect it's inventions and products. Failing to obtain or properly use a patent may have tremendous negative consequences to a business.

Copyright Ruling Limits Use of Freelance Material -- Do Your Contracts Give You the Right to Use Material as Inteneded?
If you use freelance writers or independent contractors to write material you need to be aware of a Supreme Court ruling in order to fully protect your business interests.