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Many web developers prefer to create their own Website Development Agreements for clients. Do you know if your agreement template addresses all of the key issues it should? This article provides a checklist of the provisions that you should be including in your standard form agreement. At the very least, you need to include clauses covering:

• who owns the website and content after completion,
• protection of intellectual property rights for any software or resources used in building the site,
• ...

Careful preparation for meetings with the investment community seems as obvious as it is necessary. However, good intentions all too often get sidetracked and key preparations can easily be overlooked. The questions outlined below will serve as a checklist to make sure that every important item is addressed well in advance of your next investor session.

Are you a software developer? More to the point, are you a software developer who wants to draft up a standard form of contract yourself, instead of having a lawyer do it? This checklist can help you cover the bases, but remember that it's always advisable to have a lawyer review your final form of agreement before anyone signs it, to make sure everyone's interests are addressed (it saves on litigation costs later).

Let's look at each of the sections that should be included in a standard-form S...

To answer my own question, not dead yet (nod to Monty Python). But it's definitely ailing. It seems like most of the service sectors could use a refresher course in courtesy. Remember back in the day when you would pull into a service station (keyword "service"), and a smiling attendant would come out, pump your gas, check your oil and even wash your windows? And when you paid for the gas, you might even get a free air freshener for your car! (If you're under 30, all of this will sound like some...

The domain name you choose for your website, like your corporate name and other business marks, is an important component in marketing your business. It identifies you to online visitors and customers, who will then associate it with the products and services you provide. It is therefore very important to choose carefully when deciding on a domain name. Here are some of the main points to keep in mind when choosing your domain.

Several hundred people die in workplace fires in North America each year. Would you know what to do if a fire broke out in your workplace? Many commercial buildings distribute emergency safety plans to each of their tenants, and hold fire drills once or twice a year to give workers a chance to practice their escape. But if your company has not developed its own fire safety plan yet, here is a set of steps to follow to help you escape a fire emergency.

Seven Steps to Take Before an Emergency Ari...

Before you start that major renovation...

Are you planning to use a contractor to renovate your home? Before you do, have a set of plans drawn up and enter into a written construction contract with the contractor so the project can be performed in accordance with your specifications. These are critical items that will protect your interests as a homeowner and the interests of the general contractor as project overseer.

Here are 10 good reasons to have a written renovation contract signed and i...

Strategic planning is critical to the success of your business. It is an opportunity for management and staff to brainstorm and discuss a wide variety of ideas that might not otherwise be suggested or considered as potential strategies. It also reinforces the company's core values and sharpens the focus of the whole team on the mission, the goals and the objectives.

Aim to hold a strategic planning meeting for all key personnel once a year, and encourage departments to hold followup sessions at...

The success of your business is dependent in large part on how well you market it. That is why it is vitally important to develop a solid, workable marketing plan for your business. An overview of your marketing plan should be included in your business plan as well, so potential investors and lenders can review your marketing strategy.

Imagine this scenario: You have been offered a position that is a dream job, right in your chosen field with excellent compensation and benefits, maybe some stock options. You and your future employer have agreed to sign an Employment Agreement as a precondition. Don't panic! Keep calm and read on.

An employment contract is the business equivalent of a prenuptial agreement and just about as uncomfortable to ask for. How will you know what items should be included in the contract, or if some imp...