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We Analyzed 10,000,000 Pages and Here’s Where Most Fail with ADA and WCAG 2.1 Compliance

Posted by erikemanuelli under Legal
From https://accessibe.com 7 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on February 14, 2020 8:15 am

As of December 2019, accessiBe has fully scanned, analyzed and remediated tens of thousands of websites. Some of which are their clients (10,000 today) and others are websites they scan, analyze and remediate as part of training their AI.

All in all, they have just hit 10,000,000 analyzed pages, Read More

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How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant - Small Business Trends

Posted by erikemanuelli under Legal
From https://smallbiztrends.com 14 days ago
Made Hot by: fusionswim on February 8, 2020 2:43 pm

You must make sure that your website is accessible to handicapped individuals.
It turns out this is more than a social responsibility these days.

Ignore these requirements and face a possible lawsuit or at the least get a demand letter.
And don’t forget about the possible loss of business.

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Marijuana Mania: How Cannabis Entrepreneurs are Impacting the Law

Posted by erikemanuelli under Legal
From http://bizsmallbiz.com 29 days ago
Made Hot by: MarketWiz on January 23, 2020 12:04 pm

Marijuana is still illegal in most countries and states, but the cannabis industry is growing at a very high rate. It is still categorized as a Schedule 1 substance, and while there are strict rules in places where it is illegal, the same goes for places where it has been legalized.

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How to Make Your Website ADA Compliant, Avoid Accessibility Lawsuits

Posted by erikemanuelli under Legal
From https://smallbiztrends.com 182 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on August 23, 2019 2:20 pm

Recently, many lawsuits have targeted SMBs on behalf of consumers with disabilities who are unable to fully access their websites.
In fact, small businesses have found themselves sued at an unprecedented rate in the last several years. And this often happened over websites that were inaccessible. Read More

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Pixsy’s “Unauthorized Use” Claim Would “Break the Internet”

Posted by centralpawebster under Legal
From https://strellasocialmedia.com 184 days ago
Made Hot by: marketingvalue on August 20, 2019 6:08 pm

A letter from Pixsy claiming copyright infringement from images displayed in a click-through link from a third-party website does not constitute an infringement on the image's copyright. Read More

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14 Red Flags to Look Out for When Deciding Whether to Turn Down a Client

Posted by ivanpw under Legal
From https://www.noobpreneur.com 226 days ago
Made Hot by: problogger78 on July 9, 2019 6:26 am

What is a warning sign you look for when determining whether you should turn down a client?
These answers are provided by Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most successful young entrepreneurs. Read More

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Laws That Every Freelancer Should Know

Posted by HollyHanna under Legal
From https://www.theworkathomewoman.com 241 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on June 25, 2019 1:57 pm

As a freelancer, you face a very different set of legal issues than your 9-to-5 counterparts. And what you don't know could definitely hurt you. Here are laws that every freelancer should know. Read More

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5 Ways to Protect Your Business from Being Sued

Posted by Pixel_pro under Legal
From https://www.pixelproductionsinc.com 273 days ago
Made Hot by: blogexpert on May 24, 2019 12:34 pm

Running a business is hard enough dealing with daily tasks, but if you don't protect your business from being sued, your business may not be running at all. Read More

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Should Your Small Business Hire a Lawyer?

Posted by HollyHanna under Legal
From https://www.theworkathomewoman.com 447 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on December 4, 2018 5:25 pm

You may not think that your one-woman business needs legal counsel, but there are many situations that warrant it. In fact, you may need to hire a lawyer if any of these situations arise. Read More

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4 critical tips for creating and implementing a privacy plan

Posted by estherschindler under Legal
From https://www.hpe.com 467 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on November 14, 2018 6:47 am

Businesses must account for situations that can put the data of their customers, employees, and partners at risk. Some things are easily overlooked when implementing an actual privacy plan. Here is a checklist to make sure you get it right.
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