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Popular Business Misconceptions Cost You Money!

April 16, 2010

Popular Business Misconceptions Cost You Money!
by J. Stephen Pope
Faulty information costs you money! Which of these
popular business misconceptions do you believe?
Popular Misconception #1:
“We Only Need Our Books Done Once A Year For Tax Purposes.”
Are Your Accounting Records Adequate To Run Your Business?
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Although it is important to keep records for tax purposes,
it is not the only [...]

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Intellectual Property Law 1

April 16, 2010

Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law can be quite confusing at
times. Copyrights, trademarks and patents all have a role in protecting
your hard earned content and knowing their role is half the battle.
Intellectual property in itself refers to the creations of the mind, including
such things as: artistic works, literary works, inventions, names, images, symbols,
and designs used in [...]

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Do You Own Your Web Site Design?

April 16, 2010

Do You Own Your Web Site Design?
by: Richard A. Chapo
Your web site has been up for a few months and you are making money hand over foot. While surfing sites one evening, you are shocked to find a competitor using your design. You find out your designer sold them the same design. They must [...]

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I Comply, You Comply, We Comply … Are You Sure?

April 16, 2010

I Comply, You Comply, We Comply … Are You Sure?
by: Robert Neuberger
Failure to follow corporate formalities may expose corporate officers, directors and shareholders to personal liability. Maintaining good records, including corporate minutes, on a timely basis goes a long way toward maintaining the limited liability benefit of a corporation.
If incorporating was your first step [...]

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Incorporation in the United States

April 16, 2010

Incorporation in the United States
Legal benefits
* Protection of personal assets. Safeguarding personal assets against the claims of creditors and lawsuits. Sole proprietors and general partners in a partnership are personally and jointly responsible for all the liabilities of a business such as loans, accounts payable, and legal judgements. In a corporation, however, stockholders, directors and [...]

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