Business
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What is the most important thing for me to know as a small business?
I am starting my own business.
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Donya G.
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Never sign a contract without a lawyer reviewing it. Signing a document and being obligated to a contract that has not been reviewed can be detrimental to your business. If you and the other party disagree on the agreement, it will cost approximately 5-10 times more to litigate and defend yourself than it would cost to review the initial document and ensure you and your company are protected. DISCLAIMER The answers to these questions do not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship with the attorney and anyone who reviews these responses.
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