Although intellectual property disputes represent some of the oldest forms of business litigation, they have seen a spike in recent years across the United States, largely because of the rise of the Internet and the extraordinary proliferation of web-only businesses.
These intellectual property lawsuits are especially prevalent in the technology industry, where a single company
If you’ve ever had to pore over a contract when engaging in a business transaction, you’ve likely encountered some unfamiliar or unclear language. In all likelihood, this language was what’s called “boilerplate”—standardized legalese that communicates a common concept or provision in a concise manner.
Whether it’s included somewhere in the main body of the contract
When you run a business, you may enter into contracts with other individuals or entities. They could be vendors, distributors, financial service providers, repair technicians or just about any other type of business or organization. You hire them to do a job, and they accept the job with the expectation that they will complete it
Making the jump to international markets can be a tough one for small businesses, but a relatively new U.S. Small Business Administration program is offering some excellent opportunities.
The agency’s State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Program is a pilot program that provides matching federal funds to U.S. states and territories, with the goal of
Tax season is officially here, and individuals ranging from small business owners to top executives at the largest corporations are thinking about business taxes. It might not be the time of the year you mark on your calendar with a big smiley face—but it’s important nonetheless.
How you are feeling about upcoming tax deadlines may
When you go into business, you probably don’t do so for the fun and excitement of dealing with corporate formalities. However, these formalities are perhaps the key elements in protecting the shareholders and particularly the representatives of a corporation.
By clearly formalizing the corporation’s proceedings and separating the activities of individual representatives from those of
Most small business owners know of the challenge of dealing with sudden expenses or the need to make a quick investment to help their company grow. When these situations come up, many business owners tap their personal finances to provide what acts essentially as a short-term loan to the company.
Small business owners might want
With so much busin
ess either originating online or migrating there from brick-and-mortar establishments, the possibility of conducting transactions via the Internet is opening up a whole new world for entrepreneurs and business owners on a global scale.
Whether you’re selling products or services, having the ability to sell your goods online makes it possible
Whether it’s a restaurant, retail store, auto dealership or any other type of business, operating a franchise is often a great way to get your feet wet as a small business owner. You often get the benefits that come from working with an established franchisor and a recognizable brand, and it frees you from the
If you own and operate a small business, you know that it can be time-consuming and stressful at times. Not least of the worries for many small business owners is the question of whether or not they are properly abiding by the myriad rules and regulations put forth by the federal and U.S. Virgin Islands