Daniel H. Erskine, Small Business Lawyer: New York City

International Intellectual Property Dispute: Consider Arbitration

Administrator — Tue, 15 May 2012 02:04:12 +0000

If your small business involves intellectual property and you do business internationally, then consider using arbitration to resolve your business disputes. The World Intellectual Property Organization, an international organization, provides a PDF booklet explaining arbitration and the costs associated with this dispute resolution process.

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Need to Find a Schedule B Number?

Administrator — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:13:48 +0000

Are you in need of discovering your product’s Schedule B number (a 10-digit number used for exports)? Export.gov has a good brief explanation of the Harmonization Tariff Schedule and the need for Schedule B numbers. More importantly, the site has a link to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Schedule B Search Engine and an instructional video discussing tariff classification.

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Unsure of What Type of New York Business Entity to Use?

Administrator — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 19:13:43 +0000

If you are opening a new business in New York, then take a look at the New York Department of State’s brochure entitled Forming a Business in New York: An Overview. The brochure provides a concise table comparing and contrasting the various business entities available in New York as well as identifying the typical tax basis for each type of entity.

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Need Trade Remedy Assistance?

Administrator — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 20:18:06 +0000

If you are a small business seeking or needing “general information on specific U.S. trade laws” and “technical assistance to eligible small entities seeking relief under the trade laws,” then check out the United States International Trade Commission’s Trade Remedy Assistance Office for details on obtaining help with trade-related issues.

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Does Your Small Business Need U.S. Customs Forms?

Administrator — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 19:38:00 +0000

If your small business needs U.S. Customs forms, then visit the Customs and Border Protection’s forms website that contains may commonly used forms. Customs and Boarder Protection is the arm of the United States government responsible for overseeing the enforcement of a variety of customs-related laws and regulations.

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Do Your Export Activities Meet the 9 Principles?

Administrator — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:47:39 +0000

The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) sets out Nine Principles for an Effective Compliance Program. Compliance with these principles may mitigate penalties levied against you as a small business exporter. Check out the the BIS web site that contains a publication entitled Don’t Let This Happen to You, which includes the nine principles (page 6) and a number of illustrations of non-compliance. There is also a short presentation concerning similar subject matter with a checklist tool that the BIS utilizes.

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Tips for New Importers and Exporters

Administrator — Sat, 29 Jan 2011 15:20:20 +0000

If you are looking for tips specific to importers and exporters, then take a look at Customs and Border Protection’s Tip Site for links to information about importing into the United States and exporting out of the United States customs territory. The links lead to good information about the processes of importing and exporting for both the novice and expert.

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Are You A Small or Minority Owned Business? Check Out the Contracting Opportunities with the State of Connecticut

Administrator — Thu, 13 Jan 2011 17:29:52 +0000

If you are a small business or a minority owned business you will want to take a look at the State of Connecticut’s Supplier Diversity Program. The program’s website contains information about procurement set asides for small business and explains the process for small businesses to obtain certification to participate in the program.

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Thinking about starting a small business in Connecticut?

Administrator — Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:30:28 +0000

If you are thinking about starting a small business in Connecticut, then take a look at the federal government’s website that provides a step by step guide to begining your small business. The site features a guide to issues a prospective small business owner should consider in creating a small business in Connecticut. Some of the issues addressed are business plans, tax issues, state permits, and location selection.

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Trade and Service Mark Basics

Administrator — Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:00:44 +0000

If you have preliminary questions about trademarks and service marks, then take a look at the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s small business specific website. The site features direct answers about trademarks and service marks as possible beneficial additions to your small business. The site also discusses international registration of United States trademarks.