14 Legal Tips for Starting Up

Starting a company means lots of surprises, but a lawsuit shouldn't be one. Successful young entrepreneurs explain what they wish they knew about the law when starting up. The Young Entrepreneur Council asked 14 successful young entrepreneurs about which unforeseen legal issues pop up while starting up. Here are their best answers.

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Surprising Ways to Find Great Start-up Ideas

by Penelope Trunk

One of the first characteristics of a successful start-up founder is often that there is a little bit of crazy in the person. David Segal, writing in the New York Times, called it "just manic enough." In order for your ideas to seem fresh, they have to be a little bit off-center, a little bit off-kilter. You have to see your ideas a little more clearly than everyone else in order to believe they will work.

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Survival Strategies for Entrepreneurs

by Bill Lampton, Ph. D.

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You want to unleash your creativity, which your current job stifles. You expect to double or triple your income. You are eager to implement your lifelong fantasy. You lost a previous job, and you don’t want to face being downsized again....Fear no more. I offer these guidelines for success.

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5 Tips for a Useful Mission Statement

This valuable information is provided courtesy of INC.com Incorp.

Topics -
What Does Your Company Really Do?
Include the 4 Key Elements
Keep It Short and Sweet
Consider Long-Term vs. Short-Term
Test It
Revisit It Often

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