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Small Business Legal Checklist

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As a small business owner, you must wear a lot of hats! Unfortunately, one of the hats that is difficult to wear is the one involving legal matters. Whether you are just starting a business, are making changes in your current business structure, or are exiting a...

Are more audits of independent contractors coming because of COVID-19?

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Will Corona virus affect your business?

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Even though I am a business attorney, I worry like most business owners about current events. Recently, the news and the markets have been rattled by the outbreak of the corona virus. Like me, you are probably wondering how the virus could affect your...

We are still screaming over ice cream!

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Several years ago, I wrote a blog about ice cream trucks. Multiple incidents throughout the past year were highlighted, including the dispute between Sno Cone Joe pushed Mr. Ding a Ling. Well according to CNN, this was only the tip of the ice cream and things have...

Yes, you do need business insurance if you work from home!

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Someone on NextDoor.com asked how bad flooding could be in the Denver area. Here are some pictures of the flooding over the years. I think the one in 2013 was a water main break, but it gives you an idea of what the area looked like before the water receded in the...

Essentials, Elements, and Errors in Contract Law

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As a small business owner, you are constantly faced with contracts. You may have contracts with customers, vendors, employees, contractors, and other individuals or businesses. Small or new businesses may be more susceptible to mistakes when it comes to the numerous types and complex legal terms of contracts. The Law Office of EC Lewis PC can help create contracts, clarify existing or new contracts and agreements, and provide protection before or after you enter into any binding contract. This post will cover contracts that are essential to the success of your small business, the elements of a solid contract, and the most common errors made in business contracts.

10 Ways to De-Stress Your Business Tax Time

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As a small business owner, tax time can be very stressful, especially if you wait until the last minute to try to organize a year’s worth of paperwork. In order to ease the stress and avoid potential trouble with the Colorado Department of Revenue or Internal Revenue Service (IRS), start thinking about tax time as all year round. There are steps you can take throughout the year to make a big difference in your total income and tax liability when it comes time to file.

Join Elizabeth Lewis at a Free Seminar on Legal Issues at Denver Startup Week!

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Denver Startup Week (DSW) celebrates entrepreneurial energy, innovation, and connection. Each day offers premium sessions in tech, design, DIY-making, marketing, and leadership, presented by experts and distinguished guests from the local community.

What’s in a Name for Your Home Business?

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Your home-based business may be something you have been dreaming about for a long time, or it may be the result of a lay-off or need to supplement your existing income. This post will cover three often overlooked areas of home business planning.

Choosing a Name
Choosing a Structure
Choosing an Address

How To Stay Software Compliant And Avoid Big Trouble

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Not thinking about software licensing can lead to legal trouble, like the $3 million penalty the City of Denver recently paid to Oracle.

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Chet Baker

JobBiz, LLC

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Rick Davis Consulting, LLC

The Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. helped David Woolever, an entrepreneur, independent author, and publisher, with setting up his LLC, website, and also with advice on contacts his company would need.

Owning their own business was a long-time dream for Jim Kreutzer and his son-in-law, Tim. They worked closely with the Law Office of E.C. Lewis, P.C. from the start. Elizabeth helped with the property lease agreement developing the necessary waivers for both adults and minors.

Dan Jimenez and Ryan Humphries wanted to bridge fitness and adventure in their new startup, but they needed some help getting their business off the ground. They came to the Law Office of EC Lewis to help make sure they were legally set.

Kristen Hansen and her aunt, Tami Takahashi both had business knowledge, but working together as business partners and selling online brought new questions and challenges. Elizabeth helped set up their company and composed a privacy policy and terms of use for the website.