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05/30/2026



They never thought it would happen to them.

That's what I've seen β€” over and over β€” in 30 years of employment law. Thousands of layoffs. Every single person thought they were safe.

That business you've been "thinking about starting"? It should already exist.

June 10. 6 PM. Columbia, MD. I'll show you how to build it, protect it, and make it official β€” in one evening, with no jargon and no overwhelm.

Stop thinking about it. Start it.
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Maryland small business owners, this one is for you.On June 10, Aisha Jorge Massengill is hosting LLC, Trademark & Brand...
05/30/2026

Maryland small business owners, this one is for you.

On June 10, Aisha Jorge Massengill is hosting LLC, Trademark & Brand Protection at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia, MD.

This workshop is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to better understand the legal, branding, and business protection steps that support real growth.

If you are building in Columbia, Howard County, or the surrounding Maryland area, save your seat.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988791451769?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/30/2026

Ten seconds. That is all it takes to lock a door that someone is actively trying to open right now.

Carter reframed the whole conversation with one simple question. If multi-factor authentication costs you 10 seconds, how much does a breach cost you? The answer is not just money β€” it is trust, recovery time, and sometimes the business itself.

Security does not have to be complicated, but it does have to be intentional.

What is one login or system you need to lock down this week?

Ready to hear the full conversation? Listen to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you're ready to start building your business on solid legal ground, grab your free guide at www.smallbizzlegalguide.com.

Your contract should do more than sit in a folder.It should define the work.Clarify expectations.Protect your payment.Re...
05/29/2026

Your contract should do more than sit in a folder.

It should define the work.
Clarify expectations.
Protect your payment.
Reduce confusion.
Give you something to rely on when things go sideways.

If you are using old templates, borrowed agreements, or contracts you have not reviewed in years, this June 10 workshop is worth your time.

LLC, Trademark & Brand Protection

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988791451769?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/29/2026

Off-duty conduct can raise real concerns for business owners, but that does not mean every response is the right legal one.

In this Friday Legal Fix, Aisha breaks down what small business owners should think through before acting on off-duty conduct issues. Have you seen this handled differently?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

One focused evening can help you look at the legal and business protection pieces most entrepreneurs put off for too lon...
05/28/2026

One focused evening can help you look at the legal and business protection pieces most entrepreneurs put off for too long.

LLC, Trademark & Brand Protection is happening live on June 10 at the Maryland Innovation Center in Columbia, MD.

If your business is growing and you know it is time to get clearer on structure, contracts, brand protection, and risk, this is the room to be in.

Register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988791451769?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/28/2026

Pause. Assess. Then act. ⚠️ When off-duty conduct enters the picture, emotional reactions can turn a policy concern into a lawsuit. Know your rights β€” and your limits β€” before you make an employment decision.

Off-duty conduct issues can get complicated quickly, especially when policy, reputation, and employment law all collide. What would you do in this situation?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

05/28/2026

One of the strongest parts of this conversation with Carter Schoenberg is how practical he is about cybersecurity. He is not just talking about big companies with huge IT teams. He is talking about the real risks small business owners face every day.

Email access, employee offboarding, passwords, laptops, AI tools, third-party platforms, and even simple human mistakes can create openings if your business does not have a process.

What is one system in your business that could use a second look?

Ready to hear the full conversation? Listen to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you're ready to start building your business on solid legal ground, grab your free guide at www.smallbizzlegalguide.com.

A lot of business owners are doing real business with β€œI’ll fix that later” systems.The client work is real.The money is...
05/27/2026

A lot of business owners are doing real business with β€œI’ll fix that later” systems.

The client work is real.
The money is real.
The momentum is real.

But the backend still needs structure.

This June 10 workshop is for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop piecing things together and start thinking more clearly about how to make the business official, protected, and ready for growth.

πŸ“ Columbia, MD

Reserve your seat here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988791451769?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/27/2026

Before you discipline or terminate based on off-duty conduct β€” there are three things you need to check first.

Your company policy and your personal values are not the same thing. βœ‹ When off-duty conduct comes up, employers need to assess what's legally defensible β€” not just what feels right. Don't let emotion drive your employment decisions.

Not every policy concern turns into a legally safe employment decision.

When off-duty conduct comes into the picture, employers need to pause, assess, and avoid reacting emotionally. What are your thoughts?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

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