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13 Critical Small Business Legal Requirements to Start a Business

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A small business is an independently owned and operated entity that engages in commercial activity and fulfills the set industry-specific size standards. The size standards are different for each industry and are defined by the government body established to oversee such matters. Get business insurance.

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Small Businesses Must Make Data Privacy a Priority

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government could not use the All Writs Act of 1789 to force Apple to produce data connected to an iPhone seized in connection with a drug case. The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides a wealth of information on privacy , including articles and links to government sites.

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‘Dear Abby’ Style Advice to Real Entrepreneurs

Startup Professionals Musings

I have been reading your articles but wonder with our type of dream the same rules apply since it would be tied into the government. Where to start for funding and does a business plan differ? The business plan expectations are essentially the same for both non-profits and for-profits.