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Protecting Your Web Site
Photo: http://www.dreamstime.com/stock-photos-web-design-image1781263 When hiring a web developer to create your website, you need clear unambiguous language in your employment agreement that you hold the intellectual property rights for the material on your site. Leaving
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Homeowner’s Insurance and Small Business
Many small business owners of home-based businesses may think that their homeowner’s policies will cover claims that may arise related to their business. Some policies may cover a portion of these claims, but a
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Protecting Your Small Business from Lawsuits
Lawsuits can be costly propositions for small businesses, particularly tiny sole proprietor organizations. The best way to avoid these costs is to avoid lawsuits altogether, and take precautions to mitigate the potential financial burden
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Electronic Contracts Basics
As more and more business is being done online, electronic contracts are increasingly being used in business transactions. As a result, new rules to handle the specific issues posed by online contracts, such as
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Changing Ownership: Buy-Sell Agreements
If you’re going into business with a partner or partners, it is recommended to have a buy-sell agreement with them to protect your investment in the business. A buy-sell agreement is essentially a contract
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Errors and Omissions Policies and Small Business
In today’s litigious society, even small businesses need insurance policies to help protect business assets and owners’ personal assets in the event of a lawsuit. While a general commercial liability insurance policy is appropriate
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Hiring An Attorney For Your Small Business
Many small businesses owners will need an attorney at some point in the life of their business. It may be for a routine matter such as drawing up partnership papers or incorporating the business, or
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Complying With Americans With Disabilities Act requirements
The Americans with Disabilities Act protects people with disabilities from discrimination and empowers them to enjoy a quality of life equal to non-disabled persons. The act sets forward some requirements for business in terms
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Small Business Tips for Avoiding Lawsuits
Litigation can be a killer for small business. Recent studies by the Small Business Administration show that lawsuits are costly for small businesses, often cause emotional hardship for business owners and their families and
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