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How do I protect small ideas?

Hi, I'm starting a small business from home (online) selling baby event/party related products. Some of my ideas for favors/centerpieces/other gift ideas I have not really seen out in the market online. If I copyright my website does that protect me from copy cats? And if someone copies my idea for their business - what do I do to protect my original ideas? I don't have too much cash to do a lot of legal counseling at this time.

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1. Go to http://www.score.org/index.html and in the upper left hand corner, enter your zip code. On the next screen, you will get information in the nearest SCORE chapter. Call them and arrange for a free meeting with a SCORE counselor to discuss protecting your ideas. SCORE is a nonprofit association dedicated to entrepreneur education and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide. SCORE is a resource partner with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). SCORE has 389 chapters in locations throughout the United States and its territories, with 10,500 volunteers nationwide. Both working and retired executives and business owners donate time and expertise as business counselors.
2. there's only one thing what nobody cannot copy... that's a real system... for example, try to copy google. Not only it would be impossible... it would be against the law. And one thing you may not know... the great idea you have... is only good enough if it actually works in reality. And if it's working in reality, and you've tested and improved it - you make a lot of money. And you don't need to "keep it all by yourself" ... because best ideas born when people share what's on their mind, what they've done and how... and pay close attention to results. If this idea is really good... you may also start teaching it for money. After all, only costumer can decide.