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Will these five legal changes impact your small business this year? There are still legal changes coming that may transform the way all small businesses must operate in 2011. How will these five broad changes in general impact your business? Some of these changes or potential changes may not impact Read More

In any business transaction, it is important to put the terms of the parties’ agreement into writing. However, as most businesspeople are aware, the typical written agreement, on its face, appears to go far beyond merely re-stating the parties’ business deal. This article provides a brief explanati Read More

I have written previously on 365daysofstartups.com about the process of trademark registration and steps brand owners can take to protect their trademarks on the Internet. This article takes a step back, and examines what needs to be done before adopting a trademark and applying for registration. Read More

This is a great collection of wacky laws for the 50 states. Some of these are unbelievable. Here are just a few of them:

Pennsylvania: It is illegal to have over 16 women live in a house together because that constitutes a brothel.

Florida: You are not allowed to break mor Read More

Following is a list of links to government contacts, assembled from Business.gov which provides information and resources that help small businesses comply with federal, state and local busines Read More

There are important legal considerations to keep in mind when buying a business. Read this guide to understand what you can expect, and what to look out for when you're in the market to purchase an existing business. Read More

Lawsuits are expensive, time-consuming, and can considerably hinder a small business. Detailed, well-drafted, and skillfully negotiated contracts are worth the Read More

When filling out the tax return for your small busines, remember to avoid the things that are red flags to auditors. The top concerns when filling out small business taxes are not what you might think. Consider taking steps to avoid costly engagement with the IRS. Instead, be fair when filling out your return. Read More

Business owners often don't think about legal issues until they get hit with a lawsuit or decide to sue someone. Unfortunately, once they arise, costly court actions can destroy companies. Smart Answers asked several attorneys who work with small companies what they considered the top legal pitfalls for 2010 and how they can avoided. Read More