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What Is Entrepreneurship?

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What is meant by entrepreneurship? The concept of entrepreneurship was first established in the 1700s, and the meaning has evolved ever since. Many simply equate it with starting one’s own business. Most economists believe it is more than that.

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Starting a Business in New York State

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This page contains general information for starting a business. Use this webpage as a reference guide for general business requirements but not as legal or financial advice. We suggest you discuss your business plans with an attorney and/or accountant.

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What is Intellectual Property?

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It is imagination made real. It is the ownership of a dream, an idea, an improvement, an emotion that we can touch, see, hear, and feel. It is an asset just like your home, your car, or your bank account.

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Legal Aspects of Running a Small Business

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Licenses required, zoning laws, and other regulations vary from business to business and from state to state. Your local Small Business Administration (SBA) office and/or chamber of commerce will provide you with general information, but you will need to consult your attorney for advice specific to your enterprise and area.

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Plain English Guide To Contracts

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A contract is an agreement between two or more parties that creates an obligation to do or not do particular things. Contracts almost always contain the same essential elements.

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