Let’s dispel a big misconception among small, home-based business owners such as freelancers and other “solopreneurs”. The misconception is that these “itty bitty” business owners don’t need to use contracts or concern themselves with the “legal” side of business. The reasons for this misconception are varied: My business is too small to bother with legal [...]
The ABCs of NDAs (Non-Disclosure Agreements)
Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) are very common in today’s business environment. Depending on the type of business you own, you may be asked (or may be asking others) to sign an NDA numerous times. But, while they are common, don’t take them lightly. These agreements have important terms and conditions which you should understand clearly. NDAs [...]
How to Start a Business: Part 6
Wow, we’re more than half-way through getting your business from a mere burning desire to up and running! Now it’s time to prepare your operating documents. These are the critical documents like independent consulting agreement, Master Services Agreement, Non-Disclosure Agreement (aka NDA or Confidentiality Agreement), Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation Agreement, Service Level Agreement, Distribution Agreement, Vendor/Supplier [...]





