Over the course of your writing, especially if you're writing non-fiction, you may find there are a number of reasons that people could want to sue you about when it comes to writing, but there are many other ways to protect yourself in the eyes of the law. Ask Permission Say for example that you want to write about a person in your book. This doesn't necessarily have to be a celeb... read more »

Are you a small business owner whose business is suffering due to the "so called" recession? If "yes" is your response, join the club! It has been more than a year of constant disappointment for many business owners. Even large businesses have suffered a great deal because of such tough times! An even harder pill to swallow is that even now, it's difficult to tell rather ... read more »

Your logo is more than just an important part of your marketing materials. It is the face of your business. Your logo gives clients and prospects a visual reference to pair with your business name, which increases the memorability of your brand. When a client comes to me asking for a logo, I often get the same few comments when beginning the project: "I know what I want, but I don't ... read more »

An LLC is a Limited Liability Company, meaning that the most important advantage is that it provides liability protection to the business owners, since owners are considered separate entities from the LLC. Personal assets and property are not attached to an LLC in case of litigation. State requirements vary so you should check your state's website for more information regarding filing an LLC... read more »

We've all seen them - taped to store windows, stuck to bulletin boards, taped to telephone poles. From handwritten "lost pet" notices to advertisements for businesses to announcements of special events, flyers have been one of the simplest, cheapest and most widely-used forms of advertisement out there ever since the advent of the photocopier machine. But what makes a good one? ... read more »

When do quality standards need to go up, and how can the case for this be made to the reluctant? 1. The customer is mandating higher quality standards. Solution: If the customer is adamant on increasing the standards, have an open discussion of why they think the product needs higher standards. The issue may be customer dissatisfaction that they think higher quality standards will resolve. ... read more »

Get a Referral If it is at all humanly possible make sure you find a lawyer that has been referred to you. I don't mean internet reviews or an ad with a testimonial, I mean something along the lines of your aunt used him in divorce proceedings and he got her the house, kids, and the boat. This should always be your first move. Ask friends, parents, relatives, and anyone else who you trus... read more »

Send your employees home ... literally! If you are renting office space, chances are you have more square footage than you actually need. Consider your operation and analyze if you might be able to downsize into a smaller environment and allow your employees to work from home. Telecommuting is now more accepted and viable than ever before, and it can be a profitable solution that will keep you... read more »

Do you want to build your own store on the internet and do not have a big business budget? Well here is an advice to build that e-store you always wanted for free. Build a free webpage. There are a couple of free web hosting sites for your e-store. But the best place is ECRATER.COM. There are upfront fees but a small charge for each transaction. If you want to you can add those fees to the c... read more »

Facebook is one of the most popular social networking mediums, and their membership numbers are increasing quickly. It is a great tool for networking; but like many tools available for networking on the web, promotional or marketing activities are frowned upon. So be careful when using Facebook and do your online marketing activities under the radar, or you might miss out on a powerful tool to bo... read more »