Bilal Kaiser
Bilal has been writing for LegalZoom since 2008. His areas of interest include entrepreneurship, small business marketing, estate planning, and intellectual property protection. When not writing for LegalZoom, Bilal spends his days working in digital marketing, exploring Los Angeles, and hanging out with his cat. You can follow him on Twitter.
More From This Author
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Royalties for Cover Songs
Performing cover songs can be a lucrative gig—especially if you're good. But if you haven't paid royalties or secured the rights to perform them, you could be in trouble.
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How to Run a Promotion Without Running from the Law
They’re fun, engaging and can help move the needle, but contests and sweepstakes can also open up your business to big legal risks. Here are some best practices to know before you launch your next promotion.
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Running a Sweepstakes or Contest? Here's What You Need to Know
They’re fun, engaging and can help move the needle, but contests and sweepstakes can also open up your business to big legal risks. Here are some best practices to know before you launch your next promotion.
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Estate Planning Mistakes to Avoid
Many people put off estate planning because the process seems intimidating, but planning your estate doesn't have to be difficult. Check out these common and easily avoidable mistakes before you get started.
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How to Get Motivated: 6 Steps to a Good Will
People think of wills as the best way to pass along the assets they have gathered over a lifetime. But a will plays another role—it can be the best way to keep the peace among your family and friends, who may have different ideas of what you really want.
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What You Tweet Can and Will Be Held Against You: Why You Might Want to Think Twice About that Social Media Post
Social media makes it easy to share a gripe about your boss or workplace. But is doing so a fast track to a pink slip? Find out why you might want to pause before posting negatively about work.
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Does Your College Student Need a Power of Attorney?
You've thought of everything for your college-bound child—housing, books, a laptop—but what about his or her power of attorney?
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Email Marketing Basics
If your business isn't utilizing email marketing efforts to stay connected with customers, it's time to get started.
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7 Giant Steps: Business Plan Basics
How do you get from great idea to successful business? The first step is a solid business plan. Learn how to write one here.
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How the Web Makes Starting a Business Easier than Ever
Running a business and reaching customers used to require some strong connections and large amounts of capital. But thanks to the Internet, having the right idea—and the right business skills—can now be enough to get started.
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