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Starting a Business
How to Protect Your Business Idea Without a Patent
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.
Franchises
5 Ways Franchisees Can Protect Their Business Interests
A longtime franchisee lawyer explains how franchisees can best protect their business interests.
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Franchises
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How the Gig Economy Hurts Workers and Consumers
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