Online Business Law

Setting up your business on the Internet can be a lucrative way to attract customers, expand your market and increase sales. For the most part, the steps to starting an online business are the same as starting any business. However, doing business online comes with additional legal and financial considerations, particularly in the areas of privacy, security, copyright, and taxation.

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http://www.sba.gov/content/online-business-law

7 Powerful Words of Advice for Entrepreneurs

by Stephanie Meyers

If you had to distill your best business advice for new entrepreneurs into just seven words, what would they be? We asked Inc. readers this question, and you rose to the challenge, offering up wisdom on hustling, patience, leadership, and more.

Here's some of the amazing--and amazingly concise--advice you gave us.

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http://www.inc.com/stephanie-meyers/7-powerful-words-advice-entrepreneurs.html?cid=em01016week40e

10 Start-up Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year

posted by Young Entrepreneur Council

We asked 10 successful founders from the Young Entrepreneur Council to reveal which business mistakes taught them the most this year as they get ready for smarter growth in 2013. Here are there best answers.

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http://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/10-start-up-mistakes-to-avoid-in-the-new-year.html?cid=em01012week02

FMLA - Family Medical Leave Act

by Geneva

FMLA, or Family medical leave Act, is in place so that employees, who have medical issues, or family members with medical issues (with some additions and some exceptions), can take time off of work to take care of those issues without fear of losing their job. The Act does not require that employers pay the employee while out on leave, just that the employer does not discriminate against the employee for needing the time off.

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http://www.cauleypridgen.com/2013/01/fmla-what-is-it-and-does-it-apply-to-me

Direct Sales – Customer Referral Programs and Loyalty Programs

Posted by Shelly Hill, Administrator - Work At Home Business Options

Does your direct sales company have a customer referral program or customer loyalty program in place? If not, you can set one up on your own! Offering a referral program and loyalty program to your established customers is a great way to get their repeat business and the business of their friends, family and co-workers.

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http://www.workathomebusinessoptions.com/2012/10/19/direct-sales-customer-referral-programs-and-loyalty-programs

Most Powerful Moms in Social Media

By Leah Bourne. Edited By Helen Jonsen.

The women who make up Working Mother's Most Powerful Moms in Social Media list are powerful influencers–reaching large audiences across all of the major social media platforms including blogs of all styles, Twitter, Facebook and Youtube. They also all have at least one-child at home who is under 18 years old. Read article here
http://www.workingmother.com/most-powerful-moms/most-powerful-moms-social-media

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http://www.workingmother.com/most-powerful-moms/most-powerful-moms-social-media-pictures

15 Dumb Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Investors

The Young Entrepreneur Council asked 15 successful young entrepreneurs about the dumb mistakes entrepreneurs make when initially pitching to investors. Here are their best answers.

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http://www.inc.com/young-entrepreneur-council/12-dumb-mistakes-to-avoid-when-pitching-investors.html?cid=em01012week29

10 Essential Tweets (Starting or Running a Business)

Entrepreneur Magazine - March 2010

As if we needed to tell you, not all tweets are created equal. Some are not only worth following, but also essential for anyone starting or running a business. This month, Entrepreneur kicks off a new feature, asking business leaders to name their 10 top Twitter feeds, and why. First up: A mix of business, culture, tech and news, chosen by our Editor-in-Chief Amy Cosper (that is, @EntMagazineAmy).

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http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2010/march/205002.html

Achieving Success Series

Posted by Marketmommy

This post is part of a new series on Market Mommy, Achieving $uccess. These posts detail the journey these mom entrepreneurs have taken to reach sales of six figures and beyond. How do they balance it all? What strategies have worked for them? What advice do they have for you, the new mom entrepreneur?

Read through the complete list of women being profiled here
http://www.marketmommy.com/blog/tag/achieving-uccess

7 Tips to Take Your Business Online

Taking your business online is a great way to reach out to customers, and deliver your services even at locations where you thought you couldn't. Here are 7 tips on how you should create an e-commerce site for your small business.

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http://blog.morebusiness.com/2012/03/online-shopping-7-tips-to-take-your-business-online

Are Your Credit Card Bills Out of Control? (Biz)

by Norm Brodsky | From the April 2011 issue of Inc. magazine

In order to build a viable business, columnist Norm Brodsky says that you need to exercise sound inventory control. Here's how. Plus: Get more tips on running your office and operations.

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http://www.inc.com/magazine/20110401/norm-brodsky-are-your-credit-card-bills-our-of-control.html

Top Seven Mistakes Business Owners Make Filing Insurance Claims

by Carol Tice

"In the chaos that follows a natural disaster, mistakes can be made that may delay insurance reimbursement, or mean your insurance won't pay at all. Long delays can be deadly for a business trying to bounce back and get the doors open again. Here are the top seven mistakes business owners make in filing insurance claims."

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http://www.entrepreneur.com/blog/220214

5 Lifelines for Your Startup - Funding Your Business

By Amy Reinink

These organizations can help you find direction and funding.

http://www.entrepreneur.com/startingabusiness/startupbasics/article202326.html

The Debtress 100 Best Financial Blogs

Posted by The Debtress

I scoured the Web looking for blogs that offered solid, helpful financial advice and tools. I received submissions from readers and bloggers across the country. Below is my careful selection of the “Debtress’ Best,” 100 financial blogs to help you live debt free.

The blogs are broken down into five categories:
- Advice and Insight
- News & Analysis
- Share the Journey
- Start Investing
- Ways to Save

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http://www.totalbankruptcy.com/debtress/the-debtress-100-best-financial-blogs

Put a Price on Your Time

Business Start Up -> Time Management -> Tool:

Sure, you know time management is important. You can get more done if you manage your time efficiently. But knowing you will be able to get more work done if you take charge of your time, may not be much of an incentive to make changes.

Stop by and fill out this great form!
http://www.businessknowhow.com/manage/timecalc2.htm

50 Tips for Starting a Home Business and Succeeding

Provided by Kay Green

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http://123homebusinessguide.com/50-Tips-for-Starting-a-Home-Business-and-Succeeding.php

40 Green Business Tips

posted by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

I am a big fan of The Green Girls blog; yesterday blogger MonicaF created a list of 40 eco-friendly changes that businesses can make. Each of these changes is a step towards a more sustainable business and most of the changes are low-cost and low-hassle.

Read more on this here
http://www.mnn.com/eco-biz/sustainable-business-practices/blogs/40-green-business-tips

Top 40 Business Resources for Work at Home Women

Did you know that women are starting small businesses at twice the rate of men? With flexible schedules, financial freedom, satisfying work, and more time to spend with your loved ones, it's no wonder why women are jumping on the entrepreneurial bandwagon.

With this new surge of women entering the entrepreneurial ranks, it will be imperative to your success to keep up with the latest small business trends, news and strategies.

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http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/40-top-business-resources-for-work-at-home-women

How to Handle an Angry Client

by Tom Hopkins

"Too many salespeople, when faced with clients who range from dissatisfied to down right angry, choose the loser's path by postponing handling the situation. This results in one of two things happening. Either the angry client decides the problem isn't worth the aggravation and cools down (what every salesperson wishes would happen, but like many wishes, just thinking it won't make it so)..."

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http://www.salespractice.com/forums/p-21694.html

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