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Why Form a Relationship with a Business Attorney?

In many situations in life, you call an attorney only when you are facing a specific legal problem, such as a personal injury from a car accident or a divorce. As a business owner, you should look at the assistance of an attorney in a different light, as an experienced… Continued

Checklist for Starting a New Business

When you have a viable business idea, chances are you want to hit the ground running as soon as possible. However, you should realize that in order to start your company on the best possible terms, there are many steps you should take before starting operations. The following are some… Continued

What to Do if Investigators Show Up at Your Business

Businesses of all sizes must comply with a variety of laws and regulations on both the state level and the federal level. These regulations can involve having proper licenses and permits, meeting certain standards of operations for health and public safety, the compensation and treatment of employees, and more. Even… Continued

Things to Consider When Firing an Employee

If you have employees, the time may come when you want to terminate one or more of them. Whether your decision is due to low productivity, attendance issues, misconduct, or any other reason, there are certain things you should consider before firing someone to protect your business from unnecessary liability…. Continued

Can You Fire a Partner?

Partnerships are a popular business structure when two or more people want to embark on a business endeavor together. Partnerships require few (if any) formalities and have relatively simple taxation rules. What can be difficult, however, is what happens when one partner becomes a problem for the company and you want… Continued

Small Businesses: Reflect on the 1st Quarter of 2017

It seems like we were just discussing the end-of-year review for 2016 and suddenly the end of the first quarter of 2017 is coming up. Now is an important time for small business owners to reflect on their first quarter achievements and struggles and adjust their plans, if needed, for… Continued

Licenses and Permits for Your Business

It is difficult to find a business that does not require some type of license or permit to lawfully operate in the state of Texas. In fact, the state government website has 78 pages of different types of licenses for which business owners and individuals can apply and renew. In addition,… Continued

All Texas Business Owners Should Be Familiar with These Employment Laws

Any business owner who has any employees should be fully aware that there are state and federal employment laws with which they must comply. Failing to comply with employment laws can result in a penalty from the state or federal government, as well as facing legal action taken by your… Continued

What Is Alter Ego Liability?

Sole proprietorships and partnerships are not viewed as separate legal entities from their owners. Instead, their are seen as having the same identity for the purposes of taxes and liability. One of the main reasons why some sole proprietors and partners decide to incorporate their businesses is to create two… Continued

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