Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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Trademark Cease and Desist Letter Packet: A How-To Guide
1. Overview You’ve started a business, established a brand name, and built up a strong reputation for quality and service. Unfortunately, your competitors may not be willing to let you walk away with a strong market position. In some cases, those companies may want to cash in on the hard work that you’ve put into growing your business, using a brand name or symbol that looks enough like yours to cause confusion among your customers and the public at large.
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Illinois Resale Certificate for Businesses
Ready to start selling in Illinois? A resale certificate will ensure that you are collecting the right sales tax on your goods.
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7 Mompreneur Productivity Hacks
Make the most of your work time with these seven productivity hacks from experienced entrepreneurs who also happen to be mothers.
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Put the Finishing Touches on Your Project with a Conditional Waiver and Release Upon Final Payment
Once you as a subcontractor receive final payment for work you've done, you will need to complete a conditional waiver and release upon final payment. This removes a mechanic's lien you've placed on the property. Learn how to use this form.
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Understanding a Loan Guarantee Agreement
Before you personally guarantee a mortgage or other loan for a family member, or for your own corporation or LLC, you need to be sure you understand the loan guarantee agreement.
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Your Guide to Asking for an Employment Reference Letter
The letter of recommendation can be an important part of your job search tool kit. Read the following guide for tips on how to ask for an employment reference letter.
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Get to Know Your Potential Employees with an Employee Release of Information Form
If you plan to conduct any type of background check on a potential employee, you will need to obtain their consent. This requires the use of an employee release of information form.
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Using a Submission Release Form
A submission release form is very different from other release forms. One of these categories protects your work, while the other may actually cause you to be giving up some rights. Find out what you need to know.
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Protect Your Project with a Media Release Form
It is always best to get a signed media released form, even if you are not sure you will publish someone's likeness. The time and effort it takes are minimal compared with the legal hot water you could find yourself in if you don't.
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Paying Payroll Taxes: Most Common Mistakes Business Owners Make
Find out what common mistakes business owners make when paying payroll taxes and how to avoid them.
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