With data breaches and cybercrime constantly making headlines, it essential for every business to ensure that it has a strong secure privacy policy. With Mark Zuckerberg testifying in front of Congress regarding privacy policies, you can be sure that agencies are taking this issue very seriously. What is a Privacy… Continued
Many of us have “Tiles” attached to our keys and in our wallets so that we can locate our important possessions by using the Bluetooth on our phones. You may not realize, however, that Tile began as a side project. One day, the developers started a Kickstarter and raised $200,000… Continued
A big part of running a business for many owners is hiring and managing good employees. However, along with employees comes the obligation to comply with many different federal and state laws regarding labor and employment. These laws can involve the following and more: Unlawful workplace discrimination Minimum hourly wages… Continued
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
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
Any business which hires employees – or even a single employee – faces the possibility of complaints which could expose it to legal liability. With an effective and proactive strategy, employers can reduce the risk of facing employee complaints, and mitigate the potential for liability when they do occur. It… Continued
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
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
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
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