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Anyone doing business online and using email for marketing needs to know about the CAN-SPAM laws.
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As a solopreneur you will deal with the tax man at some point or another. Here are a few tips to keep your experience pleasant.
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Every woman small business is run on agreements. Some of the agreements are printed and signed, like in a contract. They can be felt, seen, read and discussed. But what aren’t so obvious are the unspoken agreements we enter into everyday. The unspoken, “soul agreements” are commitments that you make to yourself that propel you forward to success.
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This is a guide to intellectual property protection.
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Most states make forming a corporation relatively painless by providing forms for practically everything. The bylaws of the corporation, however, are an area you don't want to rely on a form.
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Every corporate entity must hold board meetings and keep corporate minutes. This doesn�t mean you have to be sucked in by the corporate minute preparation solicitations.
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Do you have a great new idea? Are you an aspiring new inventor? Are you scared someone might try to steal your idea or invention? Are you wondering if your idea or invention is even new? Would you like to know how to get a patent for your idea or invention? If so, please read on for answers to these common patent questions.
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Business entities comes in so many types that business owners can easily get confused. Here�s a quick guide that will hopefully shed a little light on business entities for you.
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Legal issues and problems are stressful, complex and inevitable. If you get wrapped up in legal issues, it sometimes helps to understand the lingo being bandied about.
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Although most people believe that it is always necessary to get any agreement in writing, there are cases where a verbal agreement is legal and valid. However, since there are just as many instances where a written agreement is necessary or, at the very least helpful, it is a good idea to know which situations call for which types of agreements.
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Nearly all small businesses should form entities to limit their exposure to civil liability in the form of lawsuits. In forming an entity, certain documents have to be filed with the state in question.
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A new law, effective this summer, requires all business owners to destroy personal employee data prior to discarding.
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Protect your bottom line. Don�t pick up your pencil until your client has signed the dotted line. I refer to the temptation for many artists, designers and other creatives to jump the gun and begin work on a project before there is a signed contract...
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Intellectual Property (often just called �IP�) is a general term covering patents, trademarks, designs, copyrights, geographical indications and in some countries the concept of "unfair competition".
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If you are a small business owner, find out how to find the right lawyer.
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In this economy, you may think twice before consulting an attorney to avoid the fees. Sometimes that�s a good idea. Sometimes it�s not and can cost you lots more in future litigation. Here are some basic guidelines relating to two important issues � contracts and insurance - to help decide when to use an attorney and how to use them efficiently.
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The legal protection known has �copyright� has come front and center over the past few years with major legal rulings regarding peer-to-peer networks on the Internet. Copyright protection, however, can be a confusing area of the law. This article details what can and cannot be protected by copyright.
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The use of a copyright notice is no longer required under U. S. law, but you should still give notice whenever possible. Because prior law did contain such a requirement, however, the use of notice is still relevant to the copyright status of older works.
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Here are seven signs that suggest your business may benefit from the involvement of an attorney.
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Sometimes as service providers, it is difficult to draw the line between what is intellectual property and what is �community� property. It is important for service providers that differentiate themselves through proprietary processes and �tool kits� to protect those assets.
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Traditionally, registering a trademark is time consuming process involving lawyers, money, tricky forms, and patience. However, by researching it yourself and using the following tips, you can save time and money!
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If you are a Soloentrepreneur, you most likely are in business. Learn more about what it means to be a business.
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You've incorporated or formed an LLC to give you liability protection and tax advantages. Now, how do you wade through the yearly paperwork required to keep that protection in place? If you neglect this important step, you risk losing that protection and can find yourself in
trouble. Here are the yearly requirements to keep your liability protection.
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If you are a sole proprietor, learn how forming an LLC can limit your personal liability for the debts and obligations of your business and reduce your taxes.
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You may have read that S corporations are the way to go for a solo business because of its special tax status. Or, someone told you LLCs are a better deal because you don't need all that annual paperwork. Get the real story in this one-on-one comparison between the various legal entity options.
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Learn the differences between different business entities available.
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Learn how to choose between your home state, another state you do business in, or Delaware.
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Learn about limited liability companies (LLCs), what steps to take to form an LLC, naming your LLC, and more.
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If you are a sole proprietor or in a partnership, learn how incorporation can limit your personal liability for the debts and obligations of your business.
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Learn about the liability and tax implications of corporations, what steps to take to incorporate, naming your corporation, and more.
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