Comments on: Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest – Part 6 of An Aud Life dot Com http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/ Making Money Online Blogging by Milking the Internet! Fri, 03 Dec 2010 03:40:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going - Part 4 of AnAudLife dot Com | John Cow dot Com http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-24791 Planning a Contest to Get the Buzz Going - Part 4 of AnAudLife dot Com | John Cow dot Com Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:59:14 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-24791 [...] Part 6 - Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest [...] [...] Part 6 – Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest [...]

]]> By: Rule of the Contest - Part 7 of An Aud Life dot Com | John Cow dot Com http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-24786 Rule of the Contest - Part 7 of An Aud Life dot Com | John Cow dot Com Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:34:04 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-24786 [...] the previous lesson of this series I talked about how to “Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest“, today I am going to get into setting up the rules of the [...] [...] the previous lesson of this series I talked about how to “Protect Yourself Before You Start a Contest“, today I am going to get into setting up the rules of the [...]

]]> By: John Cow http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23721 John Cow Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:08:18 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23721 This is if you take money for the raffle but yes you need to be careful. This is if you take money for the raffle but yes you need to be careful.

]]> By: Tom http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23720 Tom Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:57:19 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23720 http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=337268 http://answers.google.com/answers/threadview?id=337268

]]> By: Tom http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23719 Tom Thu, 28 Aug 2008 14:56:27 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23719 oh boy, contests need to be looked at from the state level as well. For example, in Ohio, a raffle is considered gambling. Gambling is against the law in Ohio. Also, I believe, it cannot be a game of chance and has to be open to all persons without purchase. Additionally, you cannot keep any of the money or goods, it all must be given away. There are exceptions for non profits though. oh boy, contests need to be looked at from the state level as well. For example, in Ohio, a raffle is considered gambling. Gambling is against the law in Ohio. Also, I believe, it cannot be a game of chance and has to be open to all persons without purchase. Additionally, you cannot keep any of the money or goods, it all must be given away. There are exceptions for non profits though.

]]> By: JR's Internet Marketing Strategies http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23689 JR's Internet Marketing Strategies Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:27:17 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23689 Can't wait for the follow up! Can’t wait for the follow up!

]]> By: Colin Klinkert http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23591 Colin Klinkert Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:33:14 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23591 Just ordered through your link Jason ;) Just ordered through your link Jason ;)

]]> By: Kalpesh Ajugia http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23590 Kalpesh Ajugia Tue, 26 Aug 2008 06:09:34 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23590 Very informative post. This is really going to help the newbies looking to host a contest on their blogs. All bloggers definitely need to be aware of this to successfully run a contest competition etc and stay out of unwanted trouble. Kalpesh Ajugias last blog post..<a href="http://homearnings.blogspot.com/2008/08/crunch-now-subscribe-to-win-100000-cash.html" rel="nofollow">Crunch Now: Subscribe To Win $1000.00 Cash From Crunch Now</a> Very informative post. This is really going to help the newbies looking to host a contest on their blogs. All bloggers definitely need to be aware of this to successfully run a contest competition etc and stay out of unwanted trouble.

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]]> By: Terry http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23585 Terry Mon, 25 Aug 2008 23:25:40 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23585 Here is a link to a Law Blog on the sujbect, you can download free for one website Terms Of Use and Privacy templates. http://mikeyounglaw.com/wp/ Terrys last blog post..<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/wind_turbine_13_note_card-137122319702599060?gl=tkrysak" rel="nofollow">Wind-turbine-13, Note Card</a> Here is a link to a Law Blog on the sujbect, you can download free for one website Terms Of Use and Privacy templates.
http://mikeyounglaw.com/wp/

Terrys last blog post..Wind-turbine-13, Note Card

]]> By: grandmapeg http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23578 grandmapeg Mon, 25 Aug 2008 21:12:04 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23578 Thanks for re-emphasizing the importance of staying out of trouble on a blog, and for suggesting a legal source for privacy and terms of service. Wow, just looked at your terms of service and discovered compensation was required. I declare that my time and effort of replying to your posts is a type of compensation to you. The terms of service would seem to preclude our referring to your site or even taking notes about the great advice you are giving (copying for personal use). Have a bit of mercy on those of us who have less than a photographic memory but would like to keep the spirit of the law. Will you reconsider the "personal use" and clarify that maybe you mean any personal use that would result in any distribution to any other person? Grandmapeg.wordpress.com grandmapegs last blog post..<a href="http://grandmapeg.wordpress.com/2008/08/21/cameras-at-weddings-garage-sales/" rel="nofollow">Cameras at weddings, garage sales</a> Thanks for re-emphasizing the importance of staying out of trouble on a blog, and for suggesting a legal source for privacy and terms of service.

Wow, just looked at your terms of service and discovered compensation was required. I declare that my time and effort of replying to your posts is a type of compensation to you.

The terms of service would seem to preclude our referring to your site or even taking notes about the great advice you are giving (copying for personal use). Have a bit of mercy on those of us who have less than a photographic memory but would like to keep the spirit of the law. Will you reconsider the “personal use” and clarify that maybe you mean any personal use that would result in any distribution to any other person?

Grandmapeg.wordpress.com

grandmapegs last blog post..Cameras at weddings, garage sales

]]> By: Online Contest Index http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23576 Online Contest Index Mon, 25 Aug 2008 20:51:05 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23576 For $100, it's worth it - saves you a lot of time & money if you were to get into trouble. As for incorporation, there are information from your State's website (be sure it's a .gov site) on how to get started. I incorporated my own in CA. For $100, it’s worth it – saves you a lot of time & money if you were to get into trouble.

As for incorporation, there are information from your State’s website (be sure it’s a .gov site) on how to get started. I incorporated my own in CA.

]]> By: Amy http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23569 Amy Mon, 25 Aug 2008 19:01:20 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23569 Everyone seems to think that Nevada and Delaware are the best states in which to incorporate a business, but that's generally not the case if you reside and conduct business <em>outside</em> of these states. For out-of-state businesses, Nevada is actually very expensive because of all of the fees, and Nevada corporations do not offer the same benefits for non-residents as they do for residents. In addition, if you file in NV and conduct business elsewhere, you still have to file as a "foreign corporation" in your home state, which results in more paperwork and more fees (and taxes). Although I am not an attorney and none of what I say should be considered legal advice, I have done extensive research on this topic, and I have found that in general, it's best to incorporate (or form an LLC) in whatever state you conduct business. Everyone seems to think that Nevada and Delaware are the best states in which to incorporate a business, but that’s generally not the case if you reside and conduct business outside of these states. For out-of-state businesses, Nevada is actually very expensive because of all of the fees, and Nevada corporations do not offer the same benefits for non-residents as they do for residents. In addition, if you file in NV and conduct business elsewhere, you still have to file as a “foreign corporation” in your home state, which results in more paperwork and more fees (and taxes). Although I am not an attorney and none of what I say should be considered legal advice, I have done extensive research on this topic, and I have found that in general, it’s best to incorporate (or form an LLC) in whatever state you conduct business.

]]> By: Peggie http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23568 Peggie Mon, 25 Aug 2008 18:50:09 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23568 Wow! As a coach who works predominantly with women in service-based businesses, I spend a great deal of time discussing points like these -- but D'oh! I wasn't thinking at all this way when it came to my "little" blog! I appreciate the wake-up call! Keep up the great work! Wow! As a coach who works predominantly with women in service-based businesses, I spend a great deal of time discussing points like these — but D’oh! I wasn’t thinking at all this way when it came to my “little” blog! I appreciate the wake-up call! Keep up the great work!

]]> By: Bradley P White http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23566 Bradley P White Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:59:34 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23566 Thanks for the tip on Internet Law Compliance. I purchased this after seeing you refrence it on your site. I had my Ohio attorney review it and make sure that it was in compliance with our state laws and my health care niche. The ILC product is very comprehensive and saved me hundreds of dollars in setting up my legal protection. Thanks, Bradley P.White www.supersizeyourhealth.com Thanks for the tip on Internet Law Compliance. I purchased this after seeing you refrence it on your site. I had my Ohio attorney review it and make sure that it was in compliance with our state laws and my health care niche. The ILC product is very comprehensive and saved me hundreds of dollars in setting up my legal protection.
Thanks,
Bradley P.White
http://www.supersizeyourhealth.com

]]> By: SEO Diva http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23565 SEO Diva Mon, 25 Aug 2008 17:54:58 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23565 Thanks for posting this information - I had never considered the legal implications of holding a contest. Instead of incorporating, I've been advised to get an LLC (limited liability company). Intuit has a small business section where they help you decide which you need, then you can incorporate or get an LLC for a reasonable price. This is the link: <a href="http://mycorporation.intuit.com/" rel="nofollow">http://mycorporation.intuit.com</a> Thanks for posting this information – I had never considered the legal implications of holding a contest.

Instead of incorporating, I’ve been advised to get an LLC (limited liability company). Intuit has a small business section where they help you decide which you need, then you can incorporate or get an LLC for a reasonable price. This is the link: http://mycorporation.intuit.com

]]> By: revenue http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23562 revenue Mon, 25 Aug 2008 16:28:48 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23562 Well Untill now i don't have any idea what topic i have to make a contest for my blogs, but i think we should make a contest, maybe later i will thanks :) Well Untill now i don’t have any idea what topic i have to make a contest for my blogs, but i think we should make a contest, maybe later i will thanks :)

]]> By: Colin Klinkert http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23555 Colin Klinkert Mon, 25 Aug 2008 14:24:43 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23555 I am about to setup a trust and use it for when i register companies. Good advice and nice post bringing this to everyones attention. I am about to setup a trust and use it for when i register companies. Good advice and nice post bringing this to everyones attention.

]]> By: Gus http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23551 Gus Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:01:18 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23551 Thank God that I live in country where the law in internet doesnt start work in that way that I had road here :wink: But it only question of time, when the goverment will realized how much money people make over here... :grin: Guss last blog post..<a href="http://rodnoy.com.ua/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=111&Itemid=114#comment-25" rel="nofollow">?????? ????????? ???????:</a> Thank God that I live in country where the law in internet doesnt start work in that way that I had road here :wink: But it only question of time, when the goverment will realized how much money people make over here… :grin:

Guss last blog post..?????? ????????? ???????:

]]> By: John Cow http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23530 John Cow Mon, 25 Aug 2008 02:37:32 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23530 Actually you do not need to live in neveda and there is a bunch of other things that are different with that state and the corporate law but I meant more for the non US citizens, Neveda is great for non americans to create US corportations. I did it back in 1998. The main point of it all is get incorporated... it matters not where. Actually you do not need to live in neveda and there is a bunch of other things that are different with that state and the corporate law but I meant more for the non US citizens, Neveda is great for non americans to create US corportations. I did it back in 1998.

The main point of it all is get incorporated… it matters not where.

]]> By: zim http://www.johncow.com/protect-yourself-before-you-start-a-contest-part-6-of-an-aud-life-dot-com/#comment-23514 zim Mon, 25 Aug 2008 01:04:26 +0000 http://www.johncow.com/?p=1706#comment-23514 I don't see a huge advantage in incorporating in another state. For example, if you incorporate in another state, you still have to have YOUR state recognize that corporation. After all, ultimately you still conduct business in your state and reside there. Having your out of state corporation recognized involves paying the proper fees, etc. to your own state, and as far as I know, you still must pay tax to your state. It would be interesting if anyone could elaborate on what the real advantages might be to do this (I think privacy protection, ease of partnerships, etc.) might be the real advantages, if that is important to someone. I don’t see a huge advantage in incorporating in another state.

For example, if you incorporate in another state, you still have to have YOUR state recognize that corporation. After all, ultimately you still conduct business in your state and reside there. Having your out of state corporation recognized involves paying the proper fees, etc. to your own state, and as far as I know, you still must pay tax to your state.

It would be interesting if anyone could elaborate on what the real advantages might be to do this (I think privacy protection, ease of partnerships, etc.) might be the real advantages, if that is important to someone.

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