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5 Tips on Consumer Credit Basics Learn the basics about consumer credits by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
5 Tips for Researching Your Invention or Idea Before Patenting Have a great idea? Learn paten best pratices before your start by using these five tips brought to you by SCORE Mentors. View
Protect Your Trade Secrets The use of nondisclosure agreements has become almost ubiquitous in the high-tech field, particularly for Internet and computer companies. View
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How to Avoid Check Fraud Business owners face a growing risk of check fraud as computers make it easier to create phony checks and banks allow customers to open accounts via telephone and the Internet.  Here are some tips to combat check fraud... View
How to Reduce the Cost of Bounced Checks The cost of bounced checks to small-business owners goes far beyond the penalty fees the banks charge for depositing bad checks. The time spent handling bounced checks and the havoc they wreak on cash flow are also part of the toll. View
Resource Listings for Legal IssuesSCORE has compiled this list of useful resources for matters concerning small business legal issues. View
BizFilings Free Online Incorporation Guide Forming your business can feel like a full-time job in and of itself. Gaining an understanding of the differences between forming a C corporation, LLC, S corporation, nonprofit or other business type can be a daunting, overwhelming process. This free Online Incorporation Guide ... View
Foreign Qualification: Doing Business in Other States If you plan to conduct business in a state other than the state where your company was formed, you may be required to file for Foreign Qualification, which is essentially obtaining authority in each state where you plan to conduct business. Understanding Foreign Qualification is essential to... View
Understanding Trademarks and Deciding if You Need One A trademark is a symbol that distinguishes products and services in the marketplace. It can protect intellectual property, a brand name, a design, or can be applied to a business, product or used in connection with specific services. Trademark law protects you, the owner, from competitors... View