How to Hire an Attorney
Hiring a good lawyer is crucial to any successful business. Here's everything you need to know about finding, interviewing and hiring the very best.
Insuring your business
Think your home insurance covers your new business? Think again, and then read on to find out how to protect your venture.
Exit Strategies for Your Business
If you're thinking ahead to the day when you'll no longer run your business, think about these five exit strategies now so you'll be prepared for your future.
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Can I Operate my Business as a Non-Profit?
Probably not, but it's important to understand exactly what one is.
Is This Contract Valid?
Learn the nitty gritty about what makes an agreement legally binding.
Recovering Business Losses From Criminal Activity
It's not always easy, but you've got options.
Is Your Employee Data Secure?
Lock up employee data, or face the consequences.
Control in a General Partnership
When you're in business with partners, make sure your agreement covers how much control each person has.
Legal Basics
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Protect Yourself From Overtime Violations
8 tips to ward off wage and hour claims with a culture of compliance.
Don’t Kill Your 401(k)
New rules allow small businesses to suspend--rather than terminate--their plans.
How to Respectfully Terminate Employees
These 4 tips will help avoid lawsuits and keep your reputation intact.
5 Ways to Protect Yourself During Layoffs
Implementing structured hiring, training and review processes can prevent a lawsuit.
Caught in a Customer Disappearing Act
In today's economy, no one can predict how much atttition will take place.
Franchisors: Litigation Risk Can be Minimized
Avoiding a legal visit from a franchisee attorney begins with a solid contract foundation.
6 Ways to Save Your Shirt
Should you decide to skip an attorney, this excerpt will provide invaluable assistance to achieve successful business contracts.
Compliance to New International Trade Rules
U.S. trade policy is changing. Are you ready?
Need to Register a Fictitious Business Name?
Probably. The process is simple, the benefits tangible, so make sure you're covered.
Mind Your Posts
You want your blog to attract a lot of search engine traffic, but if you go too far there's a risk that someone will sue you.
Top 5 Mistakes in Forming Your Corporation
Doing some research on the front end can save you a load of money.
Avoid Legal Time Bombs
Learn whether your business is vulnerable to getting sued. Find the holes in your business, and stop lawsuits before they start.