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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 9 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 24 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 56 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 230 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 250 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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3 Scary Things That Can Happen To Unincorporated Businesses

Posted by HollyHanna under Legal
From https://www.theworkathomewoman.com 273 days ago
Made Hot by: JoshRed on October 23, 2018 9:26 am

The domino effect of bad things that can happen to your company if it isn’t legitimized is positively chilling, and many entrepreneurs may have no idea what horrors may await them if they do not take action.

Read on to find out what can happen to a small business that chooses not to in Read More

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How to Successfully Protect Company Trademarks

Posted by ivanpw under Legal
From http://www.smbceo.com 370 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on July 15, 2018 9:38 am

After all the frustration and time spent, the last thing a business owner wants to do is leave the door open to trademark cancellation, infringement, and other legal issues.

That said, here are some tips to help maintain and protect it. Read More

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GDPR – And Now What?

Posted by inspiriting under Legal
From https://inspiriting.biz 413 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on June 1, 2018 6:47 pm

GDPR has a lot of facets that make it difficult to keep up with. But to be honest, its dire consequences are probably the part that make most of us jump. Here's a GDPR resource made for online entrepreneurs to help navigate the currents: facts, resources, best practices. Read More

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What Could GDPR Mean For Your Business

Posted by SPCowan under Legal
From http://www.mibusinessmag.com 443 days ago
Made Hot by: kingofcontent92 on May 2, 2018 5:29 pm

GDPR is now here. Guest contributor, freelance business writer, Paul Matthews, explains what GDPR means for your business. Read More

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Would the 'right to disconnect' help workers in The City That Doesn't Sleep?

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Posted by estherschindler under Legal
From https://www.hpe.com 461 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on April 14, 2018 8:40 am

A first-in-the-U.S. proposal would give employees in New York City the right to ignore work-related emails and texts outside of working hours.
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