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How to Hire an Attorney
Hiring a good lawyer is crucial to any successful business. Here's everything you need to know about finding, interviewing and hiring the very best.

Insuring your business
Think your home insurance covers your new business? Think again, and then read on to find out how to protect your venture.

Exit Strategies for Your Business
If you're thinking ahead to the day when you'll no longer run your business, think about these five exit strategies now so you'll be prepared for your future.

The 7 Most Common Estate-Planning Myths
Worries about probate or high estate taxes keeping you up at night?

Business Expenses to Deduct Now
A quick primer on the business expenses that are deductible on your next tax return.

Alternatives to Declaring Business Bankruptcy
Here are two other choices that’ll help you stay out of bankruptcy court.

Structure Basics
Trying to determine which business structure is right for you?

Protect Yourself Against Common Discrimination Mistakes
These 20 hiring and firing errors--and the suggestions for avoiding them--should help you steer clear of discrimination lawsuits.

Protecting Your Brand with Trademarks
Keep your brand's integrity intact by getting a trademark for your business' logo, name, tag line and more.

Common Cases in Small Claims Court
For entrepreneurs, contract disputes and landlord-tenant disagreements are the two most frequent reasons you’ll pay a visit to small claims court.






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Do the Right Thing
Business ethics aren't the same everywhere, so stay on the right side of the law.

Deadly Legal Mistakes
When raising early-stage investment capital, avoid these errors that could lead to the death of your company.

Taking Out a Reverse Mortgage
For senior citizen entrepreneurs that own a home, a reverse mortgage could provide the financing you need during difficult times. But beware.

Guidelines on Overtime, Holiday Pay and Paid Days Off
When overtime is the norm for your employees, how do you determine what to pay for holidays and paid time off?

New Discrimination Guidelines
Make sure you're current on the new EEOC guidelines prohibiting discrimination against workers with caregiver responsibilities.


Legal Basics
How to Hire an Attorney
Hiring a good lawyer is crucial to any successful business. Here's everything you need to know about finding, interviewing and hiring the very best.
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Do You Know Where Your Contracts Are?
Contract management software can prevent violations, improve accessibility and save both time and money.

A Fight or Flight Reaction
Frivolous litigation is a fear that strikes the heart of every business owner. Here's what you can do about it.

Law and Potential Disorder
Find out how the latest slew of legislation could affect your business in 2008.

Estate Planning for an Owner-Dependent Business
It's never too early to start planning for what will happen to your business when you're gone.

Protecting Your Brand with Trademarks
Keep your brand's integrity intact by getting a trademark for your business' logo, name, tag line and more.

E-Evidence
New rules govern your company’s electronic files.

Common Small-Business Scams
Protect your business by getting familiar with some of the more creative scams entrepreneurs are falling prey to these days.

Could You Be Sued for Libel?
Know what you can and can’t say on your company’s blog.

Taking Up the Issue of Suggested Retail Prices
A case going to the Supreme Court will determine whether manufacturers will be able to set minimum prices for retailers.

Creating a No-Spouse Rule
Can you keep spouses from working together?

Standing Strong Against Business Shakedowns
Many small businesses fall prey to unscrupulous lawsuits. Don’t let yours be one of them.

The Supreme Court Gets Back to Business
Take a look at 4 cases on the Supreme Court’s 2006-2007 docket that’ll affect small business--no matter what the Court decides.





Bankruptcy for Businesses
How to get the maximum bankruptcy protection, plus alternatives and prevention strategies
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Forming an LLC
Guides entrepreneurs through setting up a limited liability corporation, the best choice for many small businesses
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Sharing the Cost of Business
Labor laws vary from state to state when it comes to passing along certain business expenses to your employees. Be sure to know when and where it's legal to do so.

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