You have the right to earn an honest living. This is called “economic liberty” and it is protected by the U.S. Constitution. But often, entrepreneurs face burdensome, arbitrary and anti-competitive laws that make it difficult, if not impossible, to earn an honest living in the occupation of their choosing.
If you are an entrepreneur struggling with bad laws and regulations, know that your situation is not unique, and you are not alone – and this guide is for you.
The Entrepreneur’s Survival Guide is a comprehensive roadmap for any grassroots battle for economic liberty. Whether this is your first time fighting city hall or you are a seasoned activist, this resource contains a wealth of valuable information. And we at IJ are here to help you every step of the way.
Activists nationwide have used the information in our Eminent Domain Abuse Survival Guide to successfully protect their homes and small businesses from eminent domain abuse – when the government seizes your property not for a constitutional public use, like a road, but in order to hand it over to a private developer. In this guide, we expand on those practical, battle-tested strategies.
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