So you have your idea, solidified your product or service, you've defined your ideal customer and you're eager to launch your business. Before you get too far past the idea stage, you really need to take a look at business law for startups to avoid headaches (and potential legal penalties and "clean-up" costs). You might think of this post as an outline or checklist of items to discuss with your lawyer and accountant before you get started. You can also use it as a DIY roadmap for legal … [Read more...]