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Starting a Business

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Learn About Business Law & Regulations

As a small business owner, you are subject to some of the laws and regulations that apply to large corporations. These resources can help you understand which requirements do apply to your business.

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    Advertising & Marketing Law

    Learn the basic rules when it comes to advertising, labeling and marketing your products or services.

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    Employment & Labor Law

    Hiring your first employee or building your business team requires you to comply with a special area of law. This guide will help ensure your small business follows employment and labor laws.

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    Finance Law

    Learn about the financial laws that protect businesses, investors and customers and how you can comply.

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    Intellectual Property Law

    Learn how intellectual property law can protect your business interests and find out how to register a trademark or service mark, file a patent or copyright your work.

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    Online Business Law

    Whether selling on eBay, or operating an e-commerce site, there are several laws that you must comply with such as how and when to collect sales tax. Learn more about laws for online businesses.

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    Privacy Law

    Learn how intellectual property law can protect your business interests and find out how to register a trademark or service mark, file a patent or copyright your work.

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    Environmental Regulations

    Laws to protect the environment could impact your small business. Refer to this guide to find out how to comply with environmental laws.

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    Regulation of Financial Contracts

    If you are conducting business transactions outside of your state, you need to comply with the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC). Learn more about UCC requirements.

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    Workplace Safety & Health Law

    Learn more about a variety of tools, guides and training materials that can help you comply with occupational safety and health laws.

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