Keep Control of Your Start-up Forever
The power that Mark Zuckerberg wields over Facebook has become the stuff of legend. It's also rare to maintain. Here's how to put yourself in the best possib... Read more
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Pains & Gains of Working With Washington
Small businesses face a mountain of government regulations. But there are some benefits to working with Washington, too. Read more
The Washington Redskins' Trademark Fight
Here's what business owners can learn from the famous football team's legal battle to keep its trademark. Read more
Should You Sue Over Sour Grapes?
When one business rocked an industry's boat--fairly and legally--its competitors played dirty. Is the answer a lawsuit? Read more
Case Study: Delta Market Research
Scam artists hijacked the company's name to run a check-cashing scheme. So it decided to fight back. Read more
How to Tell if the Sequester Will Affect You
The sequester won't hit everyone--but some of you will be hit hard. See if you answer "yes" to any of these six questions. Read more
8 Tips for Hiring and Managing Interns
Sure, it's nice to help a college kid, but interns can also help your business. Think about it. Read more
Legal Counsel Even a Small Business Can Afford
Rocket Lawyer founder Charley Moore is determined to democratize the legal landscape, even if it means going to court. Read more
Finally Get a Handle on Work-Life Balance
Sure, you can get your own life relatively balanced--but what about managing an entire start-up full of workaholics? Read more
I Fired Someone, But He Won't Go Away
When an ex-employee keeps contacting your staff, should you confront him or just let it go? Read more
Why You Need to Consider Children's Privacy
Is there a chance that children under 13 are surfing your website? You may be violating the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act. Here's what you need to... Read more
9 Ways to Forge Better Partnerships
Business success depends on your ability to keep your partnerships healthy and happy. Read more
Steve Jobs's Widow Launches Petition for Immigration Reform
Laurene Powell Jobs, the widow of Steve Jobs, is pushing hard for the passage of the Dream Act. Here's why it's good for entrepreneurs. Read more
Investigators Probe Shady Crowdfunding Sites
The JOBS Act paved the road for new crowdfunding portals. Now regulators are sussing out the potential fraudsters. Read more
Death Wish? Discuss Politics at Work
Discussing politics at work is a sure way to derail a safe, inclusive, and constructive environment. Read more
Inside Uber's Latest Taxi Launch
Armed with a new transportation bill that's still awaiting the mayor's signature, the sedan-hailing app now calls certain cabs in Washington, D.C. Here's how... Read more
12 Ways to Survive Workplace Gun Violence
This post could save your life. Read it carefully, then forward the link to your friends and family. Read more
Google Antitrust Decision: What Does It Mean For Your Business?
Probably nothing good--the FTC barely slapped Google on the wrist. Now, small businesses have to learn to live with it. Read more
How Your Affair Is Killing Your Business
Entrepreneurs who have affairs within the workplace, or even outside it, are likely to see their companies suffer. Read more
Top 5 Business Books of 2012
The best (and bestselling) business books of this year were mostly about exposing corruption. Read more
Practical Steps to Keeping Your Employees Safe: Tips From a Security Expert
The tragedy at Sandy Hook raises important questions about workplace violence. Michael O'Neil, a founder of the NYPD Counterterrorism Division, weighs in on ... Read more
Your Terms of Use Might Be Illegal
Here's how to tell if you're at risk for lawsuit--the way Zappos was when a court recently struck down its online Terms of Service agreement. Read more
Is Tax Evasion Ever OK?
A British researcher stirs debate by arguing that informal work is often a stepping stone to starting a business. Should governments get real about the fact? Read more
Don't Get Stuck With a Jersey Contract
Oral contracts are just that, words in the air. Put any agreement in writing if you want it to be worth something. Read more
Legal Marijuana Industry Is Slow to Catch Fire
Recreational marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. But while pot proponents celebrated the victories, entrepreneurs say the so-called Green Rush... Read more
When Special Interest Groups Attack
You have not fully appreciated the entrepreneurial journey until you've gone up against a special interest group. Our battle was against one of the biggest..... Read more
Halloween in the Office: Don't Let It Get Too Scary
Costumes aren't what they used to be. Here's how to keep your office out of a cauldron of legal hot water this All Hallow's Eve. Read more
Case Study: Can Grooveshark Get Its Groove Back?
Don't stop the music. For five years, Grooveshark gleefully upended the music ındustry. Now it's facing lawsuits, losing users, and bleeding cash. Read more
Afraid of Being Sued? 4 Ways to Keep Lawyers at Bay
Here are four surprising ways to protect yourself in a law suit and keep legal fees to a minimum. Read more
Entrepreneurs Behaving Badly
Sometimes customers do things that make you want to take extreme actions. But there's no good excuse for going this far. Read more
Someone Copied Your Product. What Next?
Taking legal action is costly and time-consuming. Here's how to weigh whether you (really) need to. Read more
Is Workplace Dating Really Off Limits?
Cultural attitudes seem to be changing toward in-office romance. Here's a breakdown of the legal ramifications of making (and breaking) a company policy. Read more
5 Tips to Resolve Conflict (Before it Gets Out of Control)
Avoiding a conflict won't get you anywhere. Here's what you need to do to nip it in the bud. Read more
How to Effectively Handle Legal Action 
Advice on how best to deal with lawsuits from Kay Koplovitz, founder of USA Network, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Do You Always Tell Employees the Truth? You Should.
Even if you face something as difficult and stressful as having to close a business, you have only one choice: Do it badly, or do it right. Read more
