Cliff Ennico

How to set up an LLC without creating taxable income for your sweat-equity partner

Make sure you cover your bases before accepting a loan or investment from a friend or family member.

In today's economy, no one can predict how much atttition will take place.

5 ways to reduce your liability risk.

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Buying an existing business is often safer than starting one on your own. But watch out for these red flags.

Can a startup on a budget use stock rather than cash as a hiring incentive?

What you need to juggle several startups at once.

So you've got a business idea and a plan, but what kind of company do you want to own?

How to find and hire employees who can take your business in the right direction.

Launching a content-driven site? Protect yourself against lawsuits with these 4 must-have features.

Investigating potential employees online can hurt your business if you're not careful.

If an employee you fired "for cause" is now claiming benefits, is fighting the claim in your best interest?

If the domain name you'd like to use is taken, as it likely will be, you still have plenty of available options.

If you've decided to break off on your own and launch a business that's competition to your former employer, heed these words of wisdom from a business law expert.

Firing an employee may be the hardest thing you'll have to do, but if you follow these tips, you can get the job done right.

Make sure your online ads are legally protected.

Traditional marketing is all about "pushing" products. Find out why internet marketing is all about the "pull" and how you can learn to do it right.

This legal expert shares the facts when it comes to filing for a tax extension.

Here's a strategy that'll help you expand your distribution channels in a way that makes sense to your bottom line.

If you're not sure whether your eBay "obsession" is now a full-fledged business, take this quick 20-point test to find out.

Hiring a good lawyer is crucial to any successful business. Here's everything you need to know about finding, interviewing and hiring the very best.

When it comes to taxes, knowing the difference could mean the difference between complying with the law--or breaking it.

If you're thinking about purchasing a business for sale, this legal expert tells you what you need to be wary of to protect your investment.

If you're running an eBay business, read on to find out if the following tax situations apply to your online business.

Before you sign on the dotted line, find out just what you need to watch out for--and have included--in your retail location lease.

Find out exactly what you should be charging--and paying--when conducting business online.

Online retail is not a free-for-all. Get your business off to a smooth start--and stay out of trouble--by understanding some basic legal and tax rules.

Even if you think of your new pastime as a hobby, the IRS and your city and state tax authorities might disagree. Find out if there's more to your "hobby" than meets the eye.

Even if your neighborhood's not zoned for business, you can still run a legal e-commerce or mail order business out of your home. Find out how.