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Brewery trademark troubles brewing

Brewery trademark troubles brewing In yet another brewery trademark case, this week it was announced that Kettle and Stone Brewery based in Boulder will be changing its name. The reason? Stone Brewing Co. out of California believed that the name could be confused with...

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Upbeat Start to Business in 2014

2013 saw a lot of growth in Denver. Dunkin Donuts opened their first shop in years (which my son loved). Mooyah Burgers, Big Smoke Burgers, World of Beer, Cabelas and several other chains all opened their first stores in Colorado also.  2014 has followed the trend of...

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Client Success Story – Axistence Athletics

After attending a seminar together, Dan Jimenez and Ryan Humphries realized that they had a lot of things in common.  Both were certified personal trainers, ex-military, outdoor enthusiasts and they had very similar ideas on how the fitness industry should look in the...

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What is the Small Business Administration?

Today, President Obama appointed Maria Contreras-Sweet head of the SBA. Founded in 1953, the SBA has had an impact on millions of US businesses, including mine. However, many people, including business owners, know little about the SBA. For most people, the most that...

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Anonymous no longer?

Anonymous no longer? In a recent ruling by a Virginia court, the court ruled that Yelp.com, which provides online review from consumers for companies, had to release information about consumers who "anonymously" review companies. In the Virginia case, the owner of...

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Women Owned Small Business Certification

Women Owned Small Business Certification Government contracting makes up a large percentage of the gross domestic product in the United States. With federal agencies required to grant up to 5% of government contracts to women owned small businesses, many small...

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Business Estate Planning

As the Day of the Dead approaches, it is a time that business owners need to be thinking about what will happen to their businesses if something happens to them.  Without the proper planning, everything you dreamed and built for your family can crumble as quickly as a...

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Emergency Preparedness for your Business

Since last week, I have been watching the news showing the flooding north of Denver.  While we have had rain coming down and puddles on our grass, luckily both my home and my office are on high enough ground away from streams and creeks to avoid flooding.  Pictures...

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What is the Marketplace Fairness Act?

The Marketplace Fairness Act was passed by the U.S. Senate on May 6th and is currently pending vote in the House of Representatives. The MFA would enable state governments to tax online retailers generating $1 million or more in a fiscal year. The Marketplace Fairness...

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Chet Baker

JobBiz, LLC

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Elizabeth Lewis has served as our small business attorney for the past 3 years. The legal expertise and knowledge of business regulations she provides enable us to focus on running the business. Her monthly newsletters offers insightful tips, and make us aware of potential changes which may effect our business operations so we are not caught off guard. We are extremely pleased with Elizabeth, and remain committed with her firm.
Rick Davis

Rick Davis Consulting, LLC

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.
Does an LLC Need a Business License in Colorado?

Does an LLC Need a Business License in Colorado?

Does an LLC Need a Business License in Colorado? If you’ve recently formed an LLC in Colorado, you may be wondering whether you need to obtain a business license. In Colorado, there is no statewide requirement that LLCs must get a business license other than...

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