The push for repeal of a healthcare law unpopular with many business groups and which the majority of small business owners oppose according to a recent survey, has begun. The law was repealed by opponents in the U.S. House last week with passage of special legislation, but repeal will be more diff Read More
Two U.S. federal agencies are backing down on regulations that business groups consider unfriendly. The regulations on noise in the workplace and additional testing of products by the FDA were popular with consumer advocates but had drawn criticism from business leaders. What balance do you think s Read More
This week we turn back to the areas of copyright and contract law, and focus in on a particular type of agreement that is a fundamental must-have for any small business: the independent contractor agreement. Read More
When two or more businesses share information and get the idea to pool their resources for the greater benefit of all involved, the amorphous “joint venture” is often identified as the choice vehicle for moving forward with the shared plan for innovation. Joint ventures can create immense value thr Read More
Copyright law protects creative expressions of ideas fixed in tangible media. However, copyright law does not protect ideas themselves. In fact, except for information that qualifies as a trade secret (and ignoring patent law, which is a separate issue altogether), United States law does not provid Read More
What if while surfing the web you discover that someone has posted unauthorized copies of your copyrighted written materials, photos, presentations, videos or other information assets? What can (and should) you do? Attempting to contact the direct infringer is the most obvious response, but finding Read More
A brief overview of the most common types of business entities used in the United States including their prevelance, revenue share, and some important attributes of each type. Read More
After imposing its will on the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people worldwide, the social media phenomenon has recently turned its focus toward changing the ways that businesses in industries across the board market their products and services to current and potential customers. The explos Read More
This bankruptcy advice is for those who know they have fallen into serious debt, but far more for those who don’t believe it will ever happen to them. No matter how careful you are, there are circumstances that can plunge you into serious debt overnight. Read More
Depending on the type of business you are opening, you may or may not need a license. You should have a copy of the franchisor’s Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) which will detail what licenses or certifications you will need. Also, check with the state licensing board that oversees that industr Read More
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