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What is the best way to go about getting a loan from the SBA?
Contrary to popular belief, the Federal Small Business Administration or SBA does not provide loans but merely provides loan guarantees on loans made by its lending partners (Banks, Community Development Organizations, Microlending Institutions and other lenders). There are several SBA loan programs and the requirements for each program vary.
How to Find Website Developers?
Even with standard and proficient programs, the costs of custom websites can vary from several hundred dollars to thousands of dollars depending on the technical features and functionality requirements. You can review industry articles and suggestions for selecting a web developer at websites like the following.
Image and branding?
Though some businesses find it necessary to change their image, most companies prefer to hold on to brand recognition (names, logos, slogans, etc.) that they have invested in and built over a long period of time. Also, many successful long-term businesses have decided to hold their images through many product changes and business evolutions and cycles.
Is there a template for a Sales Representative Agreement?
For drafting with your lawyer, you can locate sample sales rep agreements (some free and others for a fee) that you may be able to modify to your particular situation at the following websites:
Can you please tell me what would be the best way to register a company logo?
Generally, trademark protection is available for logos, business names, slogans, and some design elements. When a name, logo or design is being used primarily to distinguish your goods or services from the goods or services of competitors
Does Business Liability Insurance Protect the Business Owner ?
There are different types of business liability insurance policies: General, Professional, etc. Generally speaking, the potential direct personal liability of a business owner in a business lawsuit varies based on the facts and circumstances. Also, business owners can be named personally in business lawsuits whether factual or frivolous.
How do I go about forming a Non-Profit business?
There are various considerations (legal, tax, general operational, etc.) that must be addressed when starting a nonprofit. Forming a nonprofit business first involves the determination that your planned activities will qualify for an IRS nonprofit exemption.
Telemarketing Laws?
From a general business perspective, the law varies between private consumer numbers and business numbers. For example, you can make business marketing calls to business phone numbers in published directories (print, online, etc)
I have an idea on creating an app for iPhone and Android. How should I go about doing this?
An app can be expensive to have developed; therefore, you may need to assess the app industry and your ability to recover your (and any investor’s) investment and eventually make money. You can research the app development business through industry articles, information, and resources like the following:
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