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Richard Chapo
Member since 21st January 2005
Occupation: Attorney and Traveler Rick Chapo is with Nomad Journals - makers of writing journals. He is also with BusinessTaxRecovery.com - information on taxes.
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04th September 2005
Every business owner says it; "Do I really need a written contract?" The answer is "YES, YES and YES!" Using a written contract is like buying insurance for your business deals, but much better.
What Is A Contract?
Simply put, a contract is an enfor...
28th August 2005
If you are going to form a corporation, you might be surprised to learn a "C" corporation comes with a lot of tax benefits. While this article isn't intended to replace the advice of a good tax professional, it may serve to open your eyes to the value of ...
28th August 2005
Statistics show that many businesses will fail. If you can survive the first two years, chances of your business succeeding go up dramatically. But what if you don't make it? If you have a "C" corporation, you may get a tax break.
"C" Corporation
T...
28th August 2005
Getting a corporation designated as an "S" can be a bit confusing. If you are committed to getting an "S" corporation, here is how you do it.
"S" Corporation
The "S" in S corporation refers primarily to a tax designation. While electing to be an S ...
28th August 2005
Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority shareholders are taking the entity. As a minority shareholder, do you have a...
28th August 2005
You've come up with the best idea since sliced bread, figured out a business name and formed a corporation. There is, however, one small problem. You need money. Welcome to the world of investing.
Business Funds
Unless Bill Gates is your friend, mo...
19th August 2005
You've done your research and have decided on a business entity. You're chomping at the bit to open a bank account and get moving. You file your corporation or LLC with the Secretary of State and wait…and wait…and wait. Just how long is this going to take...
18th August 2005
Every business should protect proprietary information when dealing with independent contractors, vendors and other businesses. The best way to do this is to use a non-disclosure agreement, often referred to as an "NDA."
What is an NDA?
An NDA is an ...
18th August 2005
California is a notoriously bad state to do business in. Regulations, worker's compensation and tax issues overwhelm companies. Seeking relief, many incorporate in Nevada. Unless done carefully, this decision can lead to disaster.
Doing Business - Juri...
18th August 2005
The Federal Trade Commission is responsible for issuing and enforcing rules for consumer issues on the Internet. As part of this process, the FTC has published a list of the 12 scams you are most likely to receive as email.
The Dirty Dozen Scams
The...
18th August 2005
Non-Compete Agreements are controversial documents that restrict a person's right to work with competitors of a former employer. The effectiveness of one such non-compete agreement is on display in a recent lawsuit filed by Microsoft against Google.
Dr...
18th August 2005
If you've taken the necessary steps to register your copyrighted works, you inevitably will have an opportunity to royalties off of them. To take advantage of the opportunity, you will need to be familiar with copyright license agreements.
Copyright Li...
18th August 2005
The use of a copyright notice is no longer required under U. S. law, but you should still give notice whenever possible. Because prior law did contain such a requirement, however, the use of notice is still relevant to the copyright status of older works....
10th August 2005
Capitalizing a new business entity is a critical step of the formation process. Failing to take the step can lead to serious legal problems if the entity is ever sued. So, what is capitalization and what steps must be taken?
Capitalizing Your Corporati...
10th August 2005
The Internet is connecting advertisers and marketers to customers from Boston to Bali. If you're thinking about advertising on the Internet, remember that many of the same rules that apply to other forms of advertising apply to electronic marketing.
Th...
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