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In this quick and easy guide, we give you our top contract tips. You’ll learn: Which contracts business owners should be using How to make a contract legally binding What to do if…
Cornell Law School says, “A breach of contract occurs whenever a party who entered a contract fails to perform their promised obligations.” Put simply, breaching a contract is bre…
Every contract has one two core elements: a promise and an exchange of value. These aren’t legal jargon. Whether you’re partnering with another business, licensing intellectual pr…
A lot of people thing that a contract needs to be complicated to be legal. Is that true? No. A contract doesn’t have to be complicated to be legally binding. So what makes a contr…
The fine print can be more than you bargained for. In 2010, a UK-based video game retailer, Gamestation, played a prank by sneaking a bizarre clause into their terms and condition…
What would you call your computer, cell phone, your notebook, blue-light glasses, or a pen on your desk? Each of these things are tools. You use them to get work done and, ultimat…
I stared in amazement as I was getting ready to pay for my groceries… there was a cashier smiling and waiting to help me check out. That may not seem too odd, but only a couple we…
In today's competitive landscape, have you ever felt like a small fish in a huge ocean? You're not alone—many small business owners share this struggle, especially when networking…
Is algebra necessary in running a business? If you’ve ever wondered about that, the short answer is YES. Watch this video to learn how math plays a crucial role in running a…
Don’t let the clock run out on your 2024 tax savings—November is the time to plan! As the year wraps up, November is the perfect month to take control of your taxes. Why? For busi…
Because a registered agent helps your business run smoothly, it’s important for you to understand their role in your business. It’s a benefit to you. However, aside from a smooth-…
Ready to launch your LLC? Here’s what you need to know first: File your LLC’s articles of organization. This is one of the most important steps in registering your LLC. Articles o…
There is one document that could make or break your LLC’s future. Do you know what it is? If you're setting up an LLC, you've likely heard of an important document called a busine…
Hiring more than one lawyer to handle a legal matter is possible, however, don’t do this wrong! You could be in big trouble if you don’t follow proper procedures. The first step t…
Here’s an important fact about our American justice system: We follow what’s called Common Law, where courts rely on past rulings to interpret and enforce laws. Unlike laws passed…
Have you ever wondered what happens in a small claims process? What should you expect? Filing a small claims lawsuit is simpler and less costly than larger court cases. This video…
Dave Ramsey famously said that partnerships rarely work. The reason is that partnerships are so easy to form that often little effort is put into planning for conflicts. When you…
LLCs can have multiple owners, even if initially there was only a single owner. When you add a co-owner to your LLC, you’re not just adding a name to the paperwork—you’re adding a…
What is a sublicense? When you have the right to use someone else’s work and you want to allow a different person or company to also use it, that is a sublicense. This is a legall…
How do you avoid a loss when bidding for a project? Many service-based businesses, like contractors, often focus on competing for bids rather than pricing for profit. They believe…
You’ve invested heavily in your business – your brand, your processes, your ideas, and inventions… your intellectual property. These take time and money, and if others had access…