To start a clinical psychology business in Illinois, you should: Get your license. File your business with the Secretary of State. Register your business with the IDFPR. Display your licenses and renew them. Run your business! Starting up a new business can be very exciting! You get to plan where you want your business to be located, what [...]
The Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) can be very confusing for businesses of all shapes and sizes. Even large businesses make mistakes that violate the ADA. At the restaurant chain Houlihan’s, a hostess and her manager turned away a war veteran with a service dog. Uber has gotten into trouble several times in the past because drivers have refused [...]
Do you (or are you planning to) own a small business in Chicago? Are you looking to add onto your Chicago business office with signs, awnings or patios? Did you receive a notice for a disciplinary hearing from the city? If so, you probably need to visit the Chicago Business Website. (1) What would I use the City of [...]
What is an Employee Handbook, and do I need one? No, Illinois employers are not legally required to create an Employee Handbook. Creating a handbook might be an expensive and drawn-out procedure that isn’t really necessary, especially in small companies. However, there are some benefits to creating one. You can read more about when we recommend employee handbooks, [...]
This is part of a series about trademarks, "Trademarks: Knowing When to Get One and How to Protect One." Read Part 1 of the series, "What is a trademark?", here. How do I know if I can trademark my mark? Make sure the trademark is new To get a trademark, you first want to make sure that the mark you want [...]
