10 Tips for Trademark Selection
FranchiseHelp - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 11:00 AM EDTTips on how to create a trademark and make sure it's legally protected. More »10 Tips for Trademark Selection
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7 Tips for Naming Your Business
Entrepreneur - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 11:00 AM EDTChoosing the right name for your business can have a lasting impact when it comes to propelling a business to success. Here are tips in choosing the right one. More »7 Tips for Naming Your Business
Suing a Customer for Nonpayment
Allbusiness - Mon, Apr 23, 2012 10:00 AM EDTIf you find yourself in the unfortunate, but common, situation where a customer or client has not paid you for services rendered or for merchandise already delivered, you have several options: Make a final demand for payment; Take legal action by filing a lawsuit in small claims court if the amount owed to you falls within the limited amounts allowed; or Take legal action by filing a lawsuit in civil trial court. Any legal action you take against a customer would typically be filed i More »Suing a Customer for Nonpayment
The Pros and Cons of S Corporations
Allbusiness - Sat, Apr 21, 2012 5:00 PM EDTTake a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages setting up the most popular type of corporation for small businesses. More »The Pros and Cons of S Corporations
What's the Difference Between a Rental Agreement and a Lease for a Rental Property?
Allbusiness - Sat, Apr 21, 2012 2:00 PM EDTLeases and rental agreements sound like the same thing, but they aren't. Here are the key differences every small business should understand. More »What's the Difference Between a Rental Agreement and a Lease for a Rental Property?
Why Congress hasn't simplified the home office tax deduction
Yahoo! Small Business Advisor - Fri, Apr 13, 2012 4:32 PM EDTMaking it easier to claim the home-office deduction could ensure self-employed Americans $13.5 billion in tax savings. Kristie Arslan says that's why Congress won't bother. More »Why Congress hasn't simplified the home office tax deduction
Trademark Infringement Headlines Offer Franchisors Important Lessons
FranchiseHelp - Mon, Mar 26, 2012 11:00 AM EDTFranchisors need to understand the value of strategic trademark protection and the importance of swift trademark enforcement. This article takes a look at what franchisors need to be taking away from two recent (mostly) successful trademark infringement lawsuits. More »Trademark Infringement Headlines Offer Franchisors Important Lessons
Can I Bid on a Competitor's Trademarks on AdWords?
FranchiseHelp - Tue, Mar 20, 2012 11:00 AM EDTIf you have ever developed metatags or researched pay-per-click keywords to help your company's website rank for search results, you may have felt the urge to use the names of of your well-known competitors. If someone starts out looking for a competitor and ends up coming to you instead, not only is it good for your business, but it's one less loyal fan for the competitor. As it turns out, however, this might not be the best idea-at least not right now.In the early days of commercial use of the Internet (remember those days? They weren't that long ago. ... More »Can I Bid on a Competitor's Trademarks on AdWords?
Protecting Your Image and Intellectual Property Online
FranchiseHelp - Tue, Mar 13, 2012 11:00 AM EDTI've seen enough cases of a former franchisee not de-branding after termination as required by their Franchise Agreement to know that this is a serious problem for franchisors. I've also seen more than enough cases of startups and, shall we say, "enterprising" individuals adopting domain names and "repurposing" content in ways that directly infringe on larger brands' intellectual property rights. Some do this intentionally; others do it unintentionally. ... More »Protecting Your Image and Intellectual Property Online
What Constitutes Trademark Infringement?
FranchiseHelp - Mon, Mar 5, 2012 10:00 AM ESTThe importance of trademark protection for franchises and business, and steps to monitor and resolve trademark infringement. More »What Constitutes Trademark Infringement?
Franchisor-Franchisee Independence and Joint Liability, Redux
FranchiseHelp - Mon, Feb 27, 2012 10:00 AM ESTAs illustrated by the Tilted Kilt restaurant franchise lawsuit, the importance of franchisor-franchisee separation and exposure to joint liability. More »Franchisor-Franchisee Independence and Joint Liability, Redux
Get Your Franchise Audits and FDDs Done Early for Renewal Season
FranchiseHelp - Tue, Feb 21, 2012 10:00 AM ESTUnder the FTC Revised Franchise Rule, franchisors are required to update their FDDs annually. What the federal and state renewal deadlines mean for active and aspiring franchisors, as well as prospective franchisees. More »Get Your Franchise Audits and FDDs Done Early for Renewal Season
A Cold Stone Creamery case study
FranchiseHelp - Wed, Feb 8, 2012 10:00 AM ESTMany franchisees pay a percentage of revenues into a marketing fund, which the franchisor spends on marketing and advertising. However, the use of the money may not be disclosed properly, as Cold Stone Creamery's franchise association is claiming in its lawsuit. More »A Cold Stone Creamery case study
What happens when a franchise contract ends?
FranchiseHelp - Wed, Feb 1, 2012 3:13 AM ESTFour main issues all franchisors and franchisees should consider at the end of a franchise contract, including de-branding/re-branding, phone numbers, customer lists, and non-compete agreements. More »What happens when a franchise contract ends?
Quiznos franchise narrowly avoids bankruptcy
FranchiseHelp - Thu, Jan 26, 2012 2:42 PM ESTThrough a last second deal with a deep-pocketed private equity investor, the once-celebrated Quiznos franchise has managed to narrowly avoid bankruptcy. More »Quiznos franchise narrowly avoids bankruptcy
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