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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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Building A Better Bid
If you’re in a service-based small business, chances are that at some point you may need to enter a for a client shopping offers from multiple other contractors. Product providers may also need to
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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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Getting Your Business Registered: FEIN and FBN
When starting a small business, you may need to register for a Federal Employer Identification Number and register your fictitious business name with state and local government. Getting your business appropriately registered can help you
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Small Business and Business Licensing
While many home-based, part-time businesses don’t need business licenses, the larger your business grows, the more likely it is that your municipality or state will require you to obtain a business license. And if
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Number Crunching For Your Business Plan
When coming up with a business plan for your new venture, one of the more important tasks you will face is creating financial predictions for your business. Without solid, believable financial forecasts, you’ll find
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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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Small Business and Supply Chains
Making sure you have adequate inventory and that you can purchase it at a price that allows you to remain competitive with other businesses in your area is an important component of running a
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Using The Home Business Deduction
Home-based business owners can take advantage of a tax deduction that allows them to deduct a portion of their rent and utilities bills from their income taxes, understanding the requirements for the deduction is
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