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- the jaws of copyright: avoiding legal trouble with public domain works
- 10/29/2026
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- zombie businesses? how to dissolve your business (so it doesn't cost you later)
- 10/27/2026
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- permanent daylight saving time could affect small businesses
- 10/22/2026
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- managing time off when everyone wants holidays
- 10/20/2026
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- reviewing spousal and domestic partner benefits for legal consistency
- 10/15/2026
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- what happens if you serve a recalled ingredient you didn't know about
- 10/13/2026
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- small businesses and mental health: how to prepare for a crisis at work
- 10/08/2026
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- return policies, auto-renewals, and terms of sale: what your checkout page needs
- 10/06/2026
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- selling your business? check whether your contracts can go with it
- 10/02/2026
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- political discussions at work: what should your workplace policy cover?
- 09/29/2026
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- what business owners wish they had put in writing before hiring family
- 09/24/2026
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- fall is here: should you update your business hours or staffing?
- 09/22/2026
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- what small business owners say they sacrificed to become their own boss
- 09/17/2026
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- q4 cash flow planning: what to review before your busiest months
- 09/15/2026
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- are small businesses prepared for employees with caregiving responsibilities?
- 09/10/2026
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- how extreme heat is changing workplace policies for small businesses
- 09/08/2026
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- labor day checklist: 7 employment rules every small business should review
- 09/04/2026
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- should you hire an employee or outsource the work?
- 08/26/2026
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- before you automate your business, ask these 7 questions
- 08/25/2026
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- world entrepreneurs' day checklist: 7 legal milestones every business should reach
- 08/20/2026
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- preparing your business for back-to-school: contracts, inventory, and customer expectations
- 08/18/2026
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- national "make a will" month: why business owners need one and how to get started
- 08/13/2026
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- if an emergency happened at work today, would your employees know what to do?
- 08/11/2026
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- what to do if someone starts using your business name or logo
- 08/06/2026
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- if your power or internet went out today, could your business keep working?
- 08/04/2026
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- when should you treat your side hustle like a real business?
- 08/04/2026
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- if you couldn't open tomorrow, could your business keep running?
- 07/30/2026
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- how employers can prepare for questions about workplace ai
- 07/28/2026
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- disability pride month reminder: do your workplace policies support accessibility?
- 07/23/2026
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- is your insurance keeping up with how your business has changed?
- 07/21/2026
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- how to spot a fake resume before you make an offer
- 07/16/2026
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- tourist season is here. can your business handle a sudden surge in customers?
- 07/14/2026
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- are you avoiding contract negotiations for the wrong reason?
- 07/08/2026
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- this fourth of july, what does independence really mean for your business?
- 07/02/2026
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- is your business delivering the american dream you wanted?
- 06/30/2026
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- 54% of smb owners focus on payment terms first, so how are 35% of them in payment disputes?
- 06/25/2026
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- summer hours and pay: what to consider before changing work schedules
- 06/23/2026
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- rising oil prices is raising your costs. do your contracts let you adjust prices?
- 06/18/2026
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- 1 in 4 business owners sign contracts as-is. is speed costing you more than you think?
- 06/16/2026
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- paid or unpaid interns? what small businesses should know before deciding
- 06/11/2026
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- pride month reminder: legal protections many lgbtq+ business owners don’t know to use
- 06/09/2026
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- can your business use “world cup” in marketing? what smbs need to know
- 06/04/2026
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- how to keep your business running smoothly when taking time off
- 06/02/2026
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- is your brand actually yours? what smbs need to know about trademarks
- 10/27/2025
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- budgeting for minimum wage increases: how to plan without disrupting growth
- 05/28/2026
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- small business guide to supply chain disruptions
- 05/26/2026
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- summer coverage planning: how to avoid gaps when employees take time off
- 05/21/2026
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- business health check: is your brand and content protected?
- 05/19/2026
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- spirit airlines shutdown: when a company closes, what happens to your prepaid services?
- 05/14/2026
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- hiring summer interns: what small businesses should clarify from day one
- 05/12/2026
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- mother’s day sales surge: are your payment and refund terms clear?
- 05/07/2026
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- small business week 2026: is your business structure still right for you?
- 05/05/2026
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- cinco de mayo marketing: how to promote your business respectfully
- 04/30/2026
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- how rising fuel costs can impact your supplier contracts (and what to check now)
- 04/28/2026
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- how long to keep business tax records (and what you can safely shred)
- 04/23/2026
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- is coachella inspiring you to hire influencers for your business? before you do, make sure your contract covers this
- 04/21/2026
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- how to amend a tax return and avoid costly mistakes
- 04/16/2026
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- small business record keeping: what you need to track (and why it matters)
- 04/14/2026
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- can you pay your kids to save on taxes? what small businesses need to know
- 04/10/2026
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- post-layoff checklist: morale, communication, and compliance
- 04/02/2026
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- why recessions trigger business disputes and how to prepare
- 03/31/2026
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- estimated taxes for freelancers: how to plan for irs payments
- 03/26/2026
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- spring clean your contracts: what small businesses should review right now
- 03/24/2026
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- annual report vs. business taxes: don’t confuse these two filings
- 03/18/2026
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- st. patrick’s day drink specials: how to protect your business from liability
- 03/12/2026
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- small business tax prep: how to avoid irs penalties this year
- 03/10/2026
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- law roach, zendaya, and ndas: do confidentiality agreements actually prevent leaks?
- 03/05/2026
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- bridgerton’s “maid wars” and the modern labor market: why flexibility wins
- 03/04/2026
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- recession-proofing your contracts: what small businesses should review now
- 03/03/2026
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- religious accommodations 101: a guide for small business owners
- 02/26/2026
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- tariff reversals: when (and if) smbs will see relief
- 02/24/2026
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- from layoff to consultant: how to start a consulting business
- 02/19/2026
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- love in the workplace: managing romance, boundaries, and risk
- 02/12/2026
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- handling performance issues with care: a practical guide for employers
- 02/10/2026
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- valentine’s day promotions: how to run sales without legal heartbreak
- 02/05/2026
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- why super bowl ads work and what small businesses can learn
- 02/03/2026
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- government requests for records: what small businesses should do first
- 01/30/2026
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- sports betting laws by state: what small businesses should know
- 01/29/2026
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- how new 2026 laws can create legal risk for small businesses
- 01/27/2026
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- setting raises and reviews the right way: stay fair, legal, and motivating
- 01/22/2026
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- the small business guide to performance improvement plans
- 01/20/2026
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- heated rivalry: when talent competition creates legal risk
- 01/15/2026
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- the big exceptions to at-will employment you can't ignore
- 01/13/2026
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- secure future: how to protect your business (and yourself)
- 01/08/2026
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- from new year’s resolution to new entrepreneur: what to file, sign, and protect
- 01/06/2026
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- legal and strategic steps for freelancers to create a yearly growth plan
- 12/30/2025
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- what is the salt cap and how it may be affecting your business
- 12/22/2025
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- update your employee policies before the new year: what to review
- 12/18/2025
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- the tax man is watching: understanding the new 1099-k rules for venmo
- 12/16/2025
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- how to prepare your small business for tax season
- 12/11/2025
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- tax breaks on tipped income
- 12/09/2025
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- financial lifelines: what to do if tariffs push you toward a cash crunch
- 12/04/2025
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- the qbi deduction explained for small businesses
- 12/02/2025
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- year-end contract review: renegotiate before prices rise
- 11/25/2025
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- small business year-end legal checklist: filings, renewals, & compliance
- 11/20/2025
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- the legal side of holiday parties: how to celebrate safely with your team
- 11/19/2025
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- what do pay transparency laws mean for your small business?
- 11/14/2025
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- how to maximize holiday sales without burning out
- 11/11/2025
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- overtime just got a tax break
- 11/07/2025
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- why openai’s legal advice policy isn’t new — and why it still matters
- 11/06/2025
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- hiring minors for the holiday rush: what small businesses must know
- 11/05/2025
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- things your small business can offer to attract gen z
- 10/23/2025
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- ghost owners: stop succession nightmares before they start
- 10/20/2025
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- updating workplace policies for ai before laws change
- 10/16/2025
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- gold card vs. h-1b: which visa could fit your small business?
- 10/09/2025
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- how a government shutdown could affect small business contracts
- 10/06/2025
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- renegotiating contracts after a business partnership dissolves
- 10/02/2025
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- can you trust ai with legal advice? what freelancers need to know
- 09/30/2025
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- protecting your business when leadership crosses the line
- 09/25/2025
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- thinking of sponsoring a foreign worker? what you need to know first
- 09/23/2025
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- alternatives to sports betting: legal ways to boost game day revenue
- 09/19/2025
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- are your dei programs legal after the affirmative action ruling?
- 09/16/2025
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- taylor swift’s engagement ring story: can your small business survive its big break?
- 09/11/2025
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- is your small business pricing strategy ready for inflation?
- 09/09/2025
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- how do tariffs affect my small business's bottom line?
- 08/28/2025
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- should you absorb cost increases or pass them on to customers?
- 08/28/2025
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- your employees are using ai: what you need to know
- 08/28/2025
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- are you charging 'junk fees'? what the new ban means for your business
- 08/28/2025
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- holiday pay rules: what business owners need to know about time-and-a-half
- 08/28/2025
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- are your noncompete agreements still enforceable?
- 08/28/2025
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- minimum wage is going up in your state: a checklist for your business
- 08/28/2025
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- the corporate transparency act is changing: what the end of boi reporting means for you
- 08/28/2025
