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What the heck is an S-Corp??

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“Sufferin’ succotash! What is the deal with that thing called an S-Corp and how do I get me one?”
Yes, in my last blog I told you about the many benefits of an LLC and why most small businesses would benefit from them. But now comes an interesting comparison. The LLC v. the [...]

(Part 2) How Suzy Batiz made $1 million: She protected her concept, used friends’ input

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As I indicated in Part 1 of this series of blog entries, Suzy Batiz, founder of Poo-Pourri, shared her advice, further proving what a true shining star she is, right here, living and working among us in the StartupNation community. What a role model!
Below Suzy provides more of her advice.
In Suzy Batiz’s Words:
COVER YOUR BASES/PROTECT YOURSELF
Only once [...]

Don’t Expose Your Assets!

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There you are. You just finished reading Rich and Jeff Sloan’s book and you are fired up! You have an idea that you are certain will make make the invention of those small yellow sticky notes look like small potatoes.
Not only that, but you are so proud of yourself, because you have done [...]

Apple Computer trademark litigation: lesson for small business startups

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Pay attention to the details when you’re starting your small business. It will pay off handsomely when you grow your business into one that people notice.
Apple Computer is learning that the hard way right now. Apple’s iTunes is battling with Apple Corps, the music company set up by The Beatles (yes, THOSE Beatles) in [...]