I have an invention that still needs testing before it’s ready for market. In the meantime, should I file for a patent to protect my idea?

I’ve developed a unique and scalable snack product that I think could do well if it’s distributed by a national grocery store chain. How do I go about getting them to stock my product? Do I stand a chance with all those big food producers out there?

Our restaurant was just smeared by an online review that sounds like it’s more from a competitor than a customer. Do customers trust bad reviews? Should we fight back? How can we respond without making matters worse?

I’ve had my Internet service business for two years, and I recently found a partner with strong sales skills. She’s asked for 25 percent of the company upon joining and for stocks, which I think is steep. I suggested that the shares vest on performance, but her accountant says this creates a big tax liability for her if the company succeeds. What should I do?

I’m about to graduate from college and my prospects of finding a job in this economy look grim. I think I’d like to start my own business. How can I find out if I have what it takes?

Help! I’m about to hire my very first employee. What can I do to attract the right applicant?

I’ve heard that search engines sometimes penalize websites by lowering their search rankings or banning them from search results entirely. How can I find out if this has happened to my site and what can I do to prevent it?

What’s a marketing plan and how is it different from a business plan? I’m starting a business and I don’t want to write the same thing twice.