What would I need to do to reserve a company name or logo so it’s protected and no one else can use the name?

I have an invention that I want to shop around to potential incubators, investors and companies. How do I prevent my idea from being stolen? I'm worried that asking people to sign nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) is bad form.

My small business relies on clients from all around the country. To save money, I have our product and planning meetings via conference call. Is that bad form? Should I be flying to meet them in person — and if so, how often?

What are some ways I can motivate people who work for me during these hard economic times without spending too much of the company’s money? 

What are the possible pitfalls of using two different credit card processors for Internet sales and storefront sales? 

I saw Business on Main's piece on MyYearbook, which found success by outsourcing a lot of its Web development. But how do you go about finding an overseas technical team that you can trust? And how do you manage it from the other side of the world?

Our business is growing, with new products, staff and changes that we know can help us get better visibility and a stronger reputation. But when it comes to public relations, should we do it ourselves or hire a professional firm?

I just read your article on commercial lending. For budgeting purposes, what should I expect to pay in interest for an asset-backed line of credit?