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How to Establish a Strong Tax Lien Investing Portfolio

By welch

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How to Establish a Strong Tax Lien Investing Portfolio.. more »

How to File a Statement of Information for a Domestic Corporation

By eHow Legal Editor

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The state of California requires an information statement titled "Statement by Domestic Stock Corporation" from all corporations that do business in California. The first statement required filing is within 90 days of the corporation's ... more »

How to Find a Venture Capital Lawyer

By Julia Fuller

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Venture capital may be good way for your business to get quick financing, with fewer initial costs than a typical securities offering. However, you may need to give up a lot of equity to the venture capitalists because of the high risk they are ... more »

How to Get a Certificate of Amendment for a Limited Liability Company

By eHow Legal Editor

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You may obtain a Certificate of Amendment for a Limited Liability Company in order to correct information that has changed since the original Articles of Organization came into effect. You might have a new address or changes in ownership that the ... more »

How to get Lexis Case Law for Free

By David Sarokin

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Legal cases aren't just for lawyers. Local and national court cases are a great source of information for anyone interested in a particular legal issue, such as divorce law, landlord-tenant disputes, workplace discrimination, foreclosures, ... more »

How to Know Your Bank Holiday Rights

By Aimee Rogers, ehow UK

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When it comes to bank holidays, many people find that they still have to work. So just what should you be entitled to and how can you reclaim those rights? These steps will reveal exactly what your rights are... more »

How to Pawn Valuables

By pianistic

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If you need some extra cash to get you through the month, here is how you can Pawn your valuables for cash... more »

How to Prepare a Small Business Employee Contract

By eHow Personal Finance Editor

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Hiring an employee can be a great help to your small business, but even if you're hiring a friend or previous colleague, you should consider creating an employee contract. Employee contracts protect both the employee and the employer by ... more »

How to Start a Nonprofit Organization

By PrestonGresham

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Do you have a desire to help others? Are you involved in volunteer work? Maybe you know others who share the same willingness to assist others. Why not start a nonprofit? Here's some tips to get you started..... more »

How to Use an Expired Gift Certificate

By Limowreck

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Looking at an expired gift certificate and kicking yourself over wasted money? STOP! No matter what your gift certificate says, it may still be redeemed. Local laws often require merchants to honor gift certificate no matter when they expired. ... more »

How to Use Performance Evaluation Comments

By happyman

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The dreaded annual performance evaluation determines whether you get a raise or zilch so you have to think about it hard. And think about it twice to figure our what all the Human Resources jargon really means. Usually Human Resources and ... more »

How to Establish a Franchise Advisory Council

By eHow Business Editor

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The purpose of a Franchise Advisory Council is to maintain the lines of communication between the franchisees and the franchisor. In addition to ensuring that the interests of all parties are preserved, council meetings provide an open forum for ... more »

How to Find a Venture Capital Lawyer

By Anthony Delgado

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If you are an entrepreneur, it is important to find a good venture capital lawyer as it could be critical to your long-term success... more »

How to Find Different Types of Lawyers

By bmdoyle

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Find a local lawyer..... more »

How to Find State Specific Franchise Laws for California

By eHow Business Editor

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A franchise is a type of business that is based on the use of a successful company's trade name in exchange for a fee. In addition to the Federal Trade Commission's laws governing the sale of a franchise, California has its own strict pre-sale ... more »

How to Form Your Own Corporation – Incorporation Made Easy

By risandoval

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A step by step guide to forming your own corporation... more »

How to Get Permission From Publishers to Reprint Content Online

By code7038

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Please read it carefully to get permitted... more »

How to Legally Protect a Car Wash Business

By eHow Legal Editor

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Legally protecting your car wash business can affect your profit margin. The everchanging economy and needs of the public along with changes in technology can all play a role in how and why you must legally protect it. Here are some steps to get ... more »

How to Predict a Real Estate Market Bust

By John O'Mahony

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When house prices are dropping, big real estate lenders are declaring bankruptcy, and the number of foreclosures is rising, financial analysts begin to predict that the real estate market is about to tumble. Here’s how to recognize the indicators ... more »

How to Register a Trademark

By etpa99

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Basic Facts about Trademarks... more »

How to Register a Trademark Name

By tyinquarter

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Registering a trademark name is a crucial step for any entrepreneur and makes sure that your products, services, business names, or logos stay unique to your business. And registering a business name as a trademark them isn't quite as ... more »

How to Respond if Your Franchise Agreement Is Terminated

By eHow Business Editor

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Franchisors may have the right to terminate their franchise agreements if franchisees aren't meeting expectations. From failing to meet the sales quota to offering poor quality products or services, many franchisees lose their businesses each ... more »

How to Become a Travel Agent

By khopkins75

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I will show you a list of states that require a license as well as how to start a REAL travel agency... more »

How to Contact the Arkansas Attorney General's Office

By JRMaughan

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In most states, the Attorney General is the person who gives legal advice to the state government. They act as the chief law enforcement officer and oversee public prosecutions. Here’s what to do in the event that you need to contact the Arkansas ... more »

How to Copyright Your Book

By Ron Auerbach

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Congratulations, you've written a book! And now it's time to protect yourself with a copyright. But how do you do this? What's it all about? This article will explain and give you valuable information... more »