Self-Employed Budgeting
Source: Invesco QQQ Self-employed budgeting can be stressful – there’s a lot to learn when you go out on your own. Need some tips? In Invesco QQQ’s How Not to Suck at Money: Self Employed Budgeting module, you’ll learn essential tips and tricks for how you can approach your budgeting strategy when your income is […]
Patent and Trademark Resource Centers
Source: USPTO Patent and Trademark Resource Centers (PTRCs) are located in libraries across the country. The PTRC librarian can demonstrate patent and trademark search tools, help you create a search strategy, and explain the application process for patents and trademarks. Click Here to find a PTRC near you.
Navigating Agents and Contracts with Former Attorney Kristi Dosh
Source: Kristi Dosh Kristi Dosh, a former attorney and founder of BusinessOfCollegeSports.com and NIL Island, guides you through the critical process of hiring the right agent. Whether you’re an athlete, author, or influencer, the right agent can elevate your career, while the wrong one can hold you back. Kristi shares the key questions you need […]
NIL Basics
Source: USPTO Download our name, image, and likeness (NIL) Basics below. What every student-athlete should know
Student-Athlete Trademark Basics
Source: USPTO Download our trademark basics for student-athletes below: What every student-athlete should know
Startup Resources
Source: USPTO Click Here to learn more about resources for startups and entrepreneurs.
Identify Your IP
Source: USPTO The USPTO IP identifier is a great starting point for identifying your intellectual property (IP) assets, learning basic IP information, and accessing links to helpful USPTO resources. Get started here.
The Olympian to Influencer Pipeline, a podcast from Planet Money
Listen to the full podcast, brought to you by The Indicator from Planet Money. Hear from University of Michigan men’s gymnastics star and Olympic medalist Frederick Richard about how he’s playing the business game for the long term.
Understanding Licensing with Sports & Entertainment Attorney Kassandra Ramsey
As a college athlete participating in NIL deals, there are certain topics that you need to be familiar with. One of those topics is licensing. Check out this video, where Sports & Entertainment Attorney Kassandra Ramsey explains what licensing is and how it applies to you as a college athlete. Contact Information: Kassandra Ramsey, Esq. […]
Can I deduct my lunch as an NIL athlete?
Source: TurboTax Ever wondered about the deductions available to NIL-contracted athletes? We break down the essentials of what’s considered ordinary and necessary for your athletic business – and yes, it’s pretty much like any other business! Learn the ins and outs of deducting expenses related to those crucial lunch meetings. Depending on who you meet […]