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BY Christopher Hann
You are ready to introduce your invention to the world, but first you should consider whether your new product requires a patent to help make it commercially viable.Creating a Prototype Immediately and 4 More Business Tips From the Week
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Read the best tips of the week from Entrepreneur.com, from why you should build a prototype early to why you need a team of "front stabbers."What Every Online Business Needs to Know About the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act
BY Lindsay LaVine
New changes to the law are scheduled to go into effect July 1st. Is your business ready? How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent
BY Stephen Key
You don't have to fork over thousands of dollars in legal fees to safeguard your business idea with a patent. Here are some affordable easy steps to help ensure you're protecting your ideas from theft. Customer Privacy Policy Essentials
BY Lindsay LaVine
What every online business should know about protecting customer information. What Employee Stock Ownership Plans Mean For Entrepreneurs
BY Ryan Himmel
Partial ownership of your business is one way to reward employees. A new bill proposed in Senate this week encourages such employee stock ownership plans. Here are the pros and cons for your business. How to Choose an Accountant Who Is Also an Advisor
BY Entrepreneur Staff
What an accountant can do to help keep your startup running. 7 Qualities to Look For in a Lawyer
BY Entrepreneur Staff
Once you have a list of attorneys to consider, be sure to watch what they say and do before you sign them on. Most New Business Ideas Hatching for 6 or More Months
BY Catherine Clifford
A new report shows that most new business owners spend months working on their business plan prior to starting up. 10 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Small-Business Attorney
BY Jane Porter
A quick guide to finding a legal professional that is the right fit for your business. Incorporating Your Business
BY Entrepreneur Staff
When starting your business, it's worth taking the time to think through which legal structure will be best for you and your business. Here is some guidance on the basics. How to Defend Your Designs Against Knockoffs
BY Caroline Tiger
There are many ways to fight copycats--and they may even lead to opportunities. When Bad Online Reviews Cost Business
BY Lindsay LaVine
A Washington, D.C., contractor sues a dissatisfied customer for $750,000 over a negative Yelp review.Play Video How Not to Get Burned When a Partnership Goes Bad (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on why a written agreement can be a critical asset for keeping partners accountable. The Top 3 Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make and How to Avoid Them
BY Michelle Juergen
Messy legal issues can derail a new business. It's best to keep it clean from the start.Play Video 3 Reasons Sole Proprietorship Might Not Be Right for You (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on when entrepreneurs should steer clear of this business entity.Play Video Legal Tips for Setting Up a 'DBA' (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman on establishing a new name under which your company can do business.Play Video What You Need to Know Before Taking on Investors (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains the legal precautions business owners need to take.Play Video 3 Critical Elements of Client Agreements (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman outlines what's needed before you begin working with a client.Play Video 3 Reasons to Consider a Legal Exit Strategy (Video)
BY Nina Kaufman
Attorney Nina Kaufman explains how an exit strategy can be useful if unexpected situations arise.Play Video 
