Don't start a business that makes money off of another company's intellectual property rights -- even if the property is old and you don't think the company is going to do anything with it.
When a business that owes you money goes bankrupt
What happens when a company that your enterprise does business with files for bankruptcy protection?
Crowdfunding your new startup
Crowdfunding is a way to raise money through public donations -- and sites like Indiegogo and Kickstarter have allowed entrepreneurs of all kinds to take their fundraising efforts directly to the internet, potential investors and future consumers.
Don't invest in a business trademark prematurely
Every young entrepreneur these days knows that branding is important to marketing -- and trademarks are a part of branding.
You need a shareholder agreement in place for your business
Every great business has to start somewhere, but most don't think about starting with a shareholder agreement. In fact, most business owners don't think about drafting a shareholder agreement until the first problems arise.
Can you stop a foreclosure on your business property?
If your business has run into financial problems, your creditors may seek to foreclose on your business property or equipment.
Collecting on business debts
To keep your business running, you have to be able to collect the debts you are owed. Unfortunately, that isn't always the easiest of tasks -- even when the debts are owed by another business, like one of your suppliers or distributors.
What is cybersquatting?
The internet has brought forth some amazing new inventions and changed the world for many people -- it's also responsible for a whole slew of new worries for business owners.
Know the legal issues with crowdfunding your business
Crowdfunding is a relatively new way for entrepreneurs to leverage the internet's power to fund their projects or bring a new product to market.
Motel 6 agrees to settle suit involving consumer discrimination
Motel 6, the national hotel chain that provides convenient, low-cost respite to a lot of weary travelers, has reached a yet-to-be-finalized agreement in an Arizona lawsuit regarding violations of the state's consumer protection statutes. The chain still faces a similar lawsuit in Washington.
