Rational Unicorn Legal Services

Heather recently stopped at the Stonehenge memorial in Maryhill, WA on a road trip. Have you been there? Do you have another unusual favorite spot or great view to suggest for a PNW road trip?

If you are a new business preparing to launch your brick and mortar storefront, let's discuss the importance of ensuring that an “Early Termination Provision” is included in your lease agreement! This provision protects you from severe financial consequences if you are unable to fulfill the term of your lease. Because this is a provision that favors the business, landlords are reluctant to include them in the lease. Our attorneys are experienced in drafting, negotiating, and advising clients on commercial leases. Reach out and schedule a free consultation to discuss your commercial lease with us! #commerciallease #leasereview #communitylaw #oregonbusiness #washingtonbusiness #californiabusiness #oregonlaw #washingtonlaw #californialaw #pnwbusiness #pnwlaw #smallbusinessWA #smallbusinessCA #smallbusinessOR #californialawyer #washingtonlawyer #oregonlawyer

Perhaps you saw the latest court ruling, but noncompetes are no longer allowed! That being said, there are still ways to protect your company's intellectual property. Join this seminar with Lindy to learn all about the rapidly-changing world of noncompete agreements and how you can still safeguard your company’s most precious assets. 📅 When? Fri Oct 4, 12-1pm 📍Where? Virtually via Zoom 🎟 Cost? $10-$35 ✅ How to RSVP? Check out our Link.tree! https://buff.ly/4cP35eV

Are you ready to take the next step in your business development? Let us help you form an LLC! We can draft the articles of incorporation, handle the filing, help you establish an EIN, and file a DBA or ABN if you choose to use one. Whether this is your first business entity or you are looking to make the leap from sole proprietor to LLC, an LLC will give you the legal protections needed. We’ve helped so many clients through this process and we are ready to help you. Get in touch via our website to discuss LLC formation with one of our Rational Unicorn attorneys. https://buff.ly/38uecZT #smallbusiness #llc #llcformation #startups

Happy Labor Day! Today we celebrate workers and the history of worker rights. Our office is closed today for a day of rest. Image courtesy of U.S. Department of Labor.

Are you ready to hire employees? Congratulations! You need an employee offer letter and confidentiality agreement to ensure you and your new employee have the same understanding from the start! An offer letter outlines the job title and duties, work schedule, wages, benefits, and other terms of the employment relationship, and a confidentiality agreement ensures that your employees understand their obligation to protect and safeguard the company’s confidential information. We can help you prepare the appropriate hiring documents, and provide advice regarding your state compliance obligations. Hiring employees is a big step in any company’s journey, and we are here to help! Reach out to us and schedule a free consultation to discuss your hiring plan with one of our attorneys. #employee #employeeagreement #hiring #staff #businesspractices #communitylaw #oregonbusiness #washingtonbusiness #californiabusiness #oregonlaw #washingtonlaw #californialaw #pnwbusiness #pnwlaw #smallbusinessWA #smallbusinessCA #smallbusinessOR #californialawyer #washingtonlawyer #oregonlawyer

Our seminar series is back for the Fall! These sliding scale webinars are meant to help small businesses, nonprofits and entrepreneurs put their best foot forward and get the need-to-know essentials for running a successful business. You might have heard recent rulings that noncompetes are no longer allowed! Join our first seminar with Lindy to learn how you can still protect your IP using good contracts. In our second October webinar, we'll cover essential financial practices every small business owner needs to know, including setting up accounting systems, understanding financial statements, and managing cash flow. 1️⃣Noncompetes Are Out! Other Ways to Protect Your IP 📅 When? Fri. Oct 4, 12-1pm 📍Where? Virtually via Zoom 🎟 Cost? $10-$35 ✅ How to RSVP? https://buff.ly/4cP35eV 2️⃣Financial Foundations for Small Businesses with Rooted Accounting & CFO Solutions 📅 When? Fri. Oct 18, 12-1pm 📍Where? Virtually via Zoom 🎟 Cost? $10-$35 ✅ How to RSVP? https://buff.ly/47aDlZf #smallbusinessevents #smallbusinessseminar #smallbusinesseducation #businesseducation

Before you sign a commercial lease for your growing business, it is important to review with a lawyer to be sure you understand all of the legal language you are agreeing to. We can help you to evaluate which clauses are standard and which may be worrisome, to help you know exactly what you are signing, before you sign. Get in touch via our website if you would like us to review a commercial lease agreement. https://buff.ly/38uecZT #commerciallease #leasereview

Are you a photographer in Portland who is in need of legal services? We are looking for a PDX photographer to join us November 6, 7 and 8 for a city tour where we visit and celebrate our amazing clients! We would be happy to do partial or full trade along with cross promoting of your photography business. If this sounds up your alley or if you know a photographer who would be interested, please email Quinn at quinn@rationalunicorn.com #portlandphotographer #pdxphotographer #pdxphoto

The calendar has turned to August and so that means one thing....the Built Oregon Built Festival is coming up! This year we are back in Portland and looking to have a week's worth of gatherings and events - with a special focus on wellness, community, and being together. You can see the tentative schedule here (of course we are still finalizing some of the details :)) and will be sharing more details over the next few weeks. This is year 10 of Built, and as such, we are looking to have some discussions at the Main Event that are forward looking and we'd love to hear in the comments of this post topics you all would like to hear. You can see the previous 40 talks here https://lnkd.in/g9MTuQEg. *We have many sponsor opportunities available throughout the week and if anyone is interested to learn more, please let me know. * Huge, huge thanks to the Built board for all their support - Dawn Moothart, Michelle Wald, Stephen Green, Aline Orozco, Scott Davidson, Karmen Olson, Noelle Lopez, Jason Bolt, and Rick Turoczy.