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How to Know When It’s Time to Break Up With a Client
"Follow the passion; don't follow the dollar," says CEO Harry Herington.
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3 Tips for Doing Deals With Big Companies
A role-playing event at a New York City incubator shows what early-stage startups should look out for when trying to land their first big client.
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The American Pickers Guide to Negotiating
Hate to negotiate? Fans of the History Channel's hit reality show about a pair of likable antique dealers might learn to love it -- and get better at it.
By Carol Tice
Business Legal
Five Overlooked Legal Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make
When starting a business, details can get lost in the excitement of a new venture. Here are the top legal mistakes unwittingly made by new business owners -- and how to avoid them.
By Lisa Girard
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D.C. Debt Debacle: What Not to Do in High-Stakes Negotiations
How to negotiate past an impasse when the stakes are high.
Marketing
The Most Overlooked Market for Small Business
Small businesses don't often think of big businesses as possible clients. But for those that do, here's a new online tool that's designed to help entrepreneurs make big-biz sales.
By Carol Tice
Business Accounting
Save Money by Renegotiating Your Lease
Carefully consider the economic benefits to reach a win-win agreement.
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The Art of Negotiating
A practical guide to getting what you want, when you want it, at the price you want.
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6 Ways to Save Your Shirt
Should you decide to skip an attorney, this excerpt will provide invaluable assistance to achieve successful business contracts.
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The Law of Contracting Electronically
Is your agreement through e-mail legally binding? Find out what kind of online communication constitutes a legal contract.
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Secrets to a Successful Business Contract
Learn how correctly using names in a contract can help financially protect you and your company.
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Getting Out of a Commercial Lease
Before you sign on the dotted line, make sure you've covered your bases for legally exiting your lease early.
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Putting Your Oral Agreement in Writing
A reliance letter can put teeth in an oral agreement.
By Marc Diener
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Do Non-Compete Agreements Work?
Protect yourself against competition from ex-workers.
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Who’s Gonna Pay Your Legal Fees?
When writing contracts, follow these tips for determining who should be responsible for legal fees.
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Avoiding Contract Disputes
Notarizing signatures is one way to protect your business when contracts are involved.
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Keep ‘Em Coming
A deal that goes smoothly just might lead to future opportunities. Here's how to pave the way.
By Marc Diener
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Letting a New Partner “Earn” Their Way In
How to set up an earn-in agreement to the benefit of both you and your co-owner
By Cliff Ennico
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Word Games
Beware of ambiguous language in your contracts, and you'll avoid the headache of court battles.
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.And Arbitrated Justice For All
So long court: The scales have tipped in favor of alternative dispute resolution.