Understanding Advertising Law

As a small business owner in Western New York, you are subject to the same regulations as large corporations. Even if you’re starting out on a small level and planning to grow, you must comply with business laws and regulations from the day you open for business....

What Is Entrepreneurship?

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. To some...

Starting a Business in New York State

Introduction 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....

What is Intellectual Property?

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. Just like other kinds of property, intellectual property needs...

Legal Aspects of Running a Small Business

What business licenses does a small business need? The following are just some of the business licenses/permits that a small business might need:  Doing Business As (DBA) Registration (usually filed at the county level), City and/or County Business License, Fire...

Plain English Guide To Contracts

What is a contract? 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 following essential elements: * Parties who are competent to enter into a contract. For...