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Rob Tauler

Rob is a law and entrepreneurship blogger for Noobpreneur.com.

Get recognized!

So you have the right niche, the right product or service, and the right team.  Now, you just need to get the word out.  More importantly, you need your site to stand out from the rest and get some distinction and recognition.  Here are some options for getting the right eyes to look at your site.

Press coverage/Press releases – You can send press releases to all… Click here to continue »

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Studying and working

Generally speaking, running your own small business is stressful, time-consuming, and tiring.  Getting into professional school (i.e. law school or business school) for most people is stressful, time-consuming, and tiring.  The two usually don’t mix well.  In addition, applying to professional school can add substantial expense to your balance sheet, forcing many small business owners to cut corners.

The following tips, taken from colleagues who have earned professional… Click here to continue »

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Study law in the US

Students from all over the world come to the United States to study law.  An American law degree can be very beneficial to your career, but can also come with its challenges.  Below is a brief description of the study of law in the U.S., along with basic entry requirements.

Studying Law in the U.S.

In many countries,… Click here to continue »

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Legal bill

Lawyers have gained a reputation in some circles that is unsavory. Some of it warranted, most of it unwarranted. There are many honest lawyers in the world. However, it is always important that clients conduct a legal bill review to make sure that they are being billed fairly.  Here are a few steps to make sure that you receive an appropriate bill.

Read your agreement. The… Click here to continue »

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Woman entrepreneur

It will probably come as no surprise to some of you that men and women differ in some important respects. Whether it is the simple task of asking for directions, or different preferences in entertainment, it is obvious that women and men often approach the world from different perspectives. These differences have important ramifications on the negotiating table.

To this effect, studies have found that women set… Click here to continue »

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Lawsuit

When your enterprise is in its critical initial phases, pursuing claims against deadbeat vendors and two-timing salespeople may seem to make sense, but pursuing litigation at this stage may not always be the best course. Time is money, and lawsuits frequently take a lot of both.

First and foremost, litigation can be very expensive. The costs of litigation can be surprising even to seasoned businesspersons and… Click here to continue »

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International litigation

In the increasingly global economy, it is not uncommon for business disputes to involve international witnesses.  Depositions (the obtaining of witness testimony) in foreign countries requires meticulous planning and strict compliance with immigration and treaty requirements, not to mention a knowledge of local practices.  The following are some basic issues and ways to save money on the process. 

The fundamentals

Below are some of the initial issues… Click here to continue »

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Non-disclosure agreement

The importance of protecting company secrets cannot be gainsaid.  Many entrepreneurial projects are dependent upon the protection of trade secrets of proprietary technology.  Entrepreneurs seeking funding at early stages often find themselves at a cross roads between protecting this information, and revealing it to potential investors in the hopes of obtaining funding.

The Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

The most common way to protect confidential information of this sort… Click here to continue »

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Fee arrangement

In today’s economy, business must think creatively about managing their legal costs. The following will briefly summarize different ways legal costs are charged.

Hourly Rates

In most cases, attorneys charge for their services based on their hourly rate. Obviously, one great way to lower your attorneys fees is to minimize the amount of this hourly rate. As one might expect, this rate is often tied… Click here to continue »

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Non-profit board of directors

The board of directors is the governing body of a nonprofit and is legally accountable for its actions.

Directors must oversee the accomplishment of the organization’s purposes. Initial directors are appointed by the Founder. Thereafter, the organization’s Bylaws stipulate the manner of election as well as term of office, qualifications, termination and other matters pertinent to these individuals. Below are some guidelines on choosing the… Click here to continue »

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Car negotiation

This post courtesy of my friend and business partner Matt Smith:

I remember it like it was yesterday – my father standing toe to toe with the used car dealer on a hot summer afternoon in Fresno, California. With the sticky black asphalt melting beneath our feet, the numbers went flying back and forth for what seemed like hours. High, low, high, low – like a… Click here to continue »

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