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What Is a Security Interest?

A security interest is an interest in property—real estate or otherwise—that secures repayment of a debt or performance of some other obligation. If the party that grants the security interest fails to fulfill its obligation, then the holder of the security interest can normally take possession of the asset in question and sell it in order to recoup...

Common Invoicing Pitfalls and How to Prevent Them

Invoicing is perhaps the least exciting part of owning your own business. You would likely much rather be doing the actual work that adds value to your customers instead of running through paperwork. However, invoicing is absolutely vital to your business: it is what keeps your cash flow in check and pays your bills. Because invoicing is so vital, y...

Do Independent Contractors Need Insurance?

The short answer is 'yes.' Independent contractors do need insurance, and for a variety of reasons. Depending on the type of work you do, you may need liability insurance, errors and omissions insurance, or both. Learning more about different......

The Difference Between a Sales Contract and a Bill of Sale

Sales Contracts and Bills of Sale – Similarities and Differences At first glance there does not seem to be much difference between a sales contract or bill of sale. Both are used between a buyer and seller in a transaction for the sale of......

Everything You Need to Know about Security Agreements

As a business owner, you probably need access to credit. Some of your best options for obtaining credit probably involve securing your debt with collateral. This approach could help you obtain a lower interest rate, or credit in the first place. If a creditor has security interest in your property, it will likely be outlined in a security agreement....

Are Arbitration Agreements Effective Tools?

As law progresses and builds upon past common law and similar traditions, it is understandable that we often forget the history of the law's evolution. This is especially true where dispute resolution is concerned, since diverse tribunal systems have resolved commercial disputes since the Middle Ages. Mercantile disputes in England, for example, wer...

How to Create a Website Privacy Policy

If you have a business website, then no matter its use, you need to have a strong privacy policy. If you do not have a website privacy policy in place, you could be putting your business and your website at risk. Before diving into how to......

Dispute Resolution: The Benefits of an Arbitration Agreement

No one ever wants to deal with a conflict within their business, but that does not mean it never happens. Unfortunately, there are disputes between business partners all the time, and many of them would like to avoid going to court if they......

17 Mistakes to Avoid When Starting an Online Business

For people who have an entrepreneurial mindset, there is incredible potential to use the Internet to create a successful business. Online businesses offer unique benefits, such as: the ability to start the company with low or no overheads; a......

Why You Need a Website Terms of Use Agreement

Everyone has seen a terms of use agreement on a website, but you may not realize how important it is for your own website. Many websites prompt you to agree to their terms of use before you can register on the website or even use it. However,......