Jane Haskins, Esq.
Jane has written hundreds of articles aimed at educating the public about the legal system, especially the legal aspects of starting and running a small business. She has more than 20 years of experience as a practicing attorney, focusing on helping small business owners with startup and contract issues. View her work on LinkedIn.
More From This Author
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How to Avoid a Tax Audit: 7 Tips for Small Business Owners
Find out what might trigger a small business tax audit and how you can reduce your risk.
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Starting a Business: What to Know
Creating a business from scratch is one of life's most exciting—and intimidating—adventures. Before you start, be sure you really know the lay of the land.
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What Is an Agent for Service of Process?
Corporations, LLCs and other business entities must have an agent for service of process. Find out what an agent does and why you need one.
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The Complete Guide to Create a Series LLC
A series LLC allows business owners to consolidate multiple business activities under one umbrella LLC, while keeping those activities separate for liability purposes. Find out how to create a series LLC and establish series under it.
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How to Form an Illinois Corporation
Reading to form a corporation in Illinois? Get an easy-to-follow explanation about naming and registering your business, how much it costs, the paperwork you’ll need, and more.
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10 Things to Look for in a Residential or Commercial Lease
Understand what you're agreeing to before you put your name on the dotted line.
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How to Write a Promissory Note
A promissory note puts the terms of a loan in writing. Promissory notes don't have to be long or complicated, but there are some key items you'll want to include. Learn more about writing and amending a promissory note.
· 4 min read
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How to Sign as Power of Attorney
When you sign as someone's power of attorney, you must note that you are legally signing on their behalf.
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How to Handle Sexual Harassment at Work
If you've been the victim of sexual harassment, you have options to remedy the situation and receive compensation.
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How to Prevent Sexual Harassment in Your Workplace
Small businesses can't afford to ignore workplace sexual harassment. These 5 measures ensure your company can address and prevent it.
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