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Deborah Sweeney, JD, MBA

General Manager and Vice President of Small Business Services

Deborah Sweeney is an advocate for protecting personal and business assets for business owners and entrepreneurs. With extensive experience in the field of corporate and intellectual property law, Deborah provides insightful commentary on the benefits of incorporation and trademark registration.

Education: Deborah received her Juris Doctor and Master of Business Administration degrees from Pepperdine University, and has served as an adjunct professor at the University of West Los Angeles and San Fernando School of Law in corporate and intellectual property law.

Experience: After becoming a partner at LA-based law firm, Michel & Robinson, she became an in-house attorney for MyCorporation, formerly a division in Intuit. She took the company private in 2009 and after 10 years of entrepreneurship sold the company to Deluxe Corporation. Deborah is also well-recognized for her written work online as a contributing writer with some of the top business and entrepreneurial blogging sites including Forbes, Business Insider, SCORE, and Fox Business, among others.

Fun facts/Other pursuits: Originally from Southern California, Deborah enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons, Benjamin and Christopher, and practicing Pilates. Deborah believes in the importance of family and credits the entrepreneurial business model for giving her the flexibility to enjoy both a career and motherhood. Deborah, and MyCorporation, have previously been honored by the San Fernando Valley Business Journal’s List of the Valley’s Largest Women-Owned Businesses in 2012. MyCorporation received the Stevie Award for Best Women-Owned Business in 2011.

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Back to school business basics Advice

What Back to School and Other Seasonality Means for Your Business

8 months ago 0

Kids are back in school, parents are back at work full time, and you’re wondering how that impacts your business. If your business or works…

What is Business Ownership Information Business Basics

What is Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)? Importance and Filing guidelines.

8 months ago 0

If you’re a business owner, you’ve likely heard about BOI in the last two years and may have some questions about how it impacts your…

Communicate with customers Expert Advice

The No-Nonsense Guide to Communicating with Your Customers

8 months ago 0

Now there are a lot of different platforms and ways you can market your business. Facebook, YouTube, Instagram, LinkedIn, Email, Texting, the list goes on…

S-Corporation vs C-Corporation Business Entities

 S Corp vs. C Corp: Taxation, Benefits, and Decision-Making Guide

9 months ago 0

The main difference between a C Corp and an S Corp is that they are two different types of corporations with different purposes. Before we…

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How to Set Up a Business for Less than $500

10 months ago 0

In 2024, it doesn’t cost an arm and a leg to start a business! If you have a great product or business idea, you can…

Attract Top Talent with Fringe Benefits Hiring/Managing Employees

Ways To Attract and Retain Talent With Non-Taxable Benefits and Fringe Benefits: An Employer’s Guide 

10 months ago 0

Table of Contents  Overview of Tax Savings on Employee Benefits  What Is FICA Tax? Taxable Fringe Benefits Simplify Your Benefits Administration With Paychex  Recruitment and…

Cease and Desist Business Basics

How to Effectively Use a Cease and Desist Letter for Legal Protection

10 months ago 0

What is a cease and desist letter? Why would you need to send one? And when is the appropriate time to draft one? We’ll answer…

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Trending Summer Businesses

10 months ago 0

Can you believe it’s already July? We can’t! 2024 is flying by and we’re taking a look at some of the top businesses that are…

Business Basics

Understanding LLC Asset Protection: What Every Business Owner Needs to Know

10 months ago 0

One of the main reasons for having an LLC is to distinguish your business as a separate entity from you as a business owner. Having…

Starting a Business

How to Start a Consulting Business in 8 Easy Steps

11 months ago 0

So you have a lot of experience in your industry and you are looking to build a business around sharing your knowledge and expertise. Congratulations!…

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