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Yelps ‘Racist Business’ Alert
Yelp has taken a broad step. Some praise the social activism, many wonder how this will impact affected businesses. The label first ask questions second approach yelp is taking is problematic. By Yelp’s statement is that the advisory will go up while Yelp is...
Understanding Affiliate Disclosures
Look…you have to disclose affiliate relationships because the FTC says so. Let’s break down how to stay legal in your business.
The CDC guidelines for school to reopen.
Before we can talk about the economy we need to talk about how schools will reopen and now the CDC has given guidance to move in that direction.
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness.
Businesses are starting to receive Paycheck Protection Program funds the question is ‘how do I make sure it’s forgiven’. I have answers.
Staying Safe Online During a Pandemic.
From Zoom Bombing to security breaches with the SBA, the Coronavirus Pandemic has created the perfect environment for computer crime, identity theft, and general shenanigans. I mean everything is super weird right now, people are stressed and there are over 17 million Americans applying for unemployment benefits, this doesn’t even get into how many businesses are applying for SBA loans through either the PPP program or the EIDL.
The War on How We Work
I have long said that the way to get ahead and live ‘the American dream’ is through business ownership. The tax laws are business friendly, there are a tremendous amount of options for how to structure your work and your life. I have also said that it’s not for the faint of heart. The situation with Coronavirus, the Paycheck Protection Program and the SBA loans have highlighted what types of businesses are favored. As small business owners are put last in line for aid, struggle to find lenders and are unsure when they will receive money larger businesses are able to apply through their regular banks due to existing relationships. I am rooting for the little guy.
The Paycheck Protection Program Explained.
What is the Paycheck Protection Program? Who qualifies, what can you use it for and how to get it. Attorney Emily D. Baker breaks it down for you with no BS.
Coronavirus has changed daily life, what my family and I are doing.
The last two weeks have been unlike anything we have experienced. The novel coronavirus has changed life as we know it and changed it quickly.
Coronavirus, Business Interruptions and You
You can’t get away from conversations about Corona Virus or as it’s formally called Covid-19, normally those conversations also quickly turn to ‘but why the toilet paper, does Corona Virus cause the shits? I thought it was the flu?’ I know you have had these conversations, I have had them too, either in the Get Legit Facebook Community…or in the moments I am out and about in my community.
Taylor Swift, Sexual Assault & Miss Americana
I wouldn’t consider myself a Taylor Swift fan, however, Miss Americana is a must-watch in my book. In Miss Americana Taylor Swift goes from candidly talking about body image and seeking external validation to her sexual assault case. Taylor shares an unrestricted look into her experiences without veiling her emotions behind lyrics, and I am here for all of it.
UBER Strikes Back
Well…the so-called ‘UBER’ law has resulted in UBER responding in a multitude of ways. So if you are wondering how AB5 affects UBER, if UBER is complying with AB5 or even if UBER prices will go up because of AB5 you are in the right place. Because this is the one where UBER strikes back.
Sued Over Yelp Reviews
Wait, you can get sued over negative Yelp reviews? Yea…it’s a thing and it can cost you quite a lot of money in legal fees if you aren’t careful. There is a rising trend of companies trying to shut down damaging reviews on Yelp and other review platforms.