http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal.shtml Legal Issues covering intellectual property protection, incorporation, contracts, and hiring a lawyer. Sun, 30 Nov 2008 18:09:24 EST en-us http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/what-you-need-to-know-can-spam-laws-3061.shtml Legal Anyone doing business online and using email for marketing needs to know about the CAN-SPAM laws. Sat, 02 Aug 2008 14:11PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/what-you-need-to-know-can-spam-laws-3061.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/4-simple-tips-to-help-you-handle-the-government-2560.shtml Legal 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. Sun, 06 Apr 2008 17:49PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/4-simple-tips-to-help-you-handle-the-government-2560.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/creating-effortless-dream-businesses-start-with-soul-agreements-2356.shtml Legal 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. Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:23PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/creating-effortless-dream-businesses-start-with-soul-agreements-2356.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/faq-intellectual-property-protection-857.shtml Legal This is a guide to intellectual property protection. Sun, 13 Nov 2005 22:15PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/faq-intellectual-property-protection-857.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/bylaws-the-guts-of-a-corporation-799.shtml Legal 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. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:21PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/bylaws-the-guts-of-a-corporation-799.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/solicitations-to-prepare-your-corporate-minutes-798.shtml Legal 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. Fri, 21 Oct 2005 20:17PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/solicitations-to-prepare-your-corporate-minutes-798.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-get-a-patent-for-your-idea-746.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 16:21PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-get-a-patent-for-your-idea-746.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/business-entities-a-quick-guide-744.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 16:04PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/business-entities-a-quick-guide-744.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/legal-terms-a-quick-guide-742.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 16:00PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/legal-terms-a-quick-guide-742.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/know-when-to-get-an-agreement-in-writing-741.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 15:55PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/know-when-to-get-an-agreement-in-writing-741.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/business-entities-filings-with-the-state-738.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 01 Oct 2005 15:28PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/business-entities-filings-with-the-state-738.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/contracts-don-t-pick-up-your-pencil-683.shtml Legal 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... Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:41PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/contracts-don-t-pick-up-your-pencil-683.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/intellectual-property---what-it-is-682.shtml Legal 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". Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:36PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/intellectual-property---what-it-is-682.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-find-the-right-lawyer-for-your-small-business-681.shtml Legal If you are a small business owner, find out how to find the right lawyer. Tue, 23 Aug 2005 23:26PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-find-the-right-lawyer-for-your-small-business-681.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/preventative--lawyering-680.shtml Legal 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. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 01:01AM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/preventative--lawyering-680.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/copyright-what-can-you-protect-678.shtml Legal 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. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:47AM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/copyright-what-can-you-protect-678.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-give-notice-of-copyright-on-your-works-677.shtml Legal 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. Mon, 22 Aug 2005 00:40AM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-to-give-notice-of-copyright-on-your-works-677.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/7-good-reasons-call-lawyer-676.shtml Legal Here are seven signs that suggest your business may benefit from the involvement of an attorney. Sun, 21 Aug 2005 01:22AM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/7-good-reasons-call-lawyer-676.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/service-providers-and-intellectual-property-599.shtml Legal 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. Sat, 18 Jun 2005 18:25PM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/service-providers-and-intellectual-property-599.shtml http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-the-turtle-got-a-trademark-and-you-can-too-475.shtml Legal 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! Mon, 18 Apr 2005 01:39AM ET http://www.solo-e.com/library/articles/business-basics/legal/how-the-turtle-got-a-trademark-and-you-can-too-475.shtml