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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When Is the Best Time to Start a Business?
If starting a business is on your to-do list, use this five-step checklist to help decide when the time is right for you to launch your venture.
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When You Need to Find Outside Help for Your Business
Outside professionals can help you manage some of the most challenging parts of running a small business. Here are five situations where outside advisors can help you make better decisions now and avoid problems in the future.
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Avoid These 5 Common Business Plan Mistakes
A good business plan requires significant research and effort. To make the best impression, be sure to take the extra time to fine-tune your plan, so your audience will find it easy to read and understand.
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Long-Term Care Benefits for Veterans
Long-term care for elderly or disabled people is expensive, and many families struggle to afford assisted living or a paid caregiver. But if the person needing care served in the U.S. military, he or she may be eligible for little-known benefits that can ease the financial stress on the whole family.
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Summer Camp or Vacation: What Legal Documents Do Your Kids Need?
If your children will be away from home without you, send along these key documents to prevent travel troubles and help ensure they'll be able to get medical treatment if they need it.
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How to Find an Attorney Who's Right for You
When faced with a legal problem, many people don't know how to begin looking for an attorney. Attorneys—and the law—can seem unfamiliar and intimidating. But the process is easier if you first understand a few things about attorneys and how they can help you.
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Fake News: What Laws Are Designed to Protect
The line between 'fake news' and 'real news' can seem awfully blurry. Can the legal system do anything to stop it?
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Trademarks: After You Apply
Filing a trademark application is just the first step toward trademark registration and it doesn’t guarantee registration. Your application will first move through a review and publication process.
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Spring Cleaning: Getting Your Business in Order
Run a quick compliance check on your business this spring—so you're sure all necessary licenses, registrations, reports, etc., are in place and up-to-date.
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Who Will Inherit Your Intellectual Property?
Intellectual property can be a valuable asset, yet many people don't include it in their estate planning. Find out about the types of intellectual property that should be incorporated in your estate plan, and how to get started.
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