If you get a check and do not know why he received it, check with your retirement plan advisers first. Chances are the check belongs to your retirement plan.
Published: 07.01.11
By Mike Coyne
Regardless of the number of employees you have, you have to inform them of you policies. The best way to communicate these is through an employee manual. It will also …
Published: 06.01.11
By Mike Coyne
How to navigate the murky waters of intellectual property rights. In this article, legal expert Mike Coyne differentiates between copyright and trademark and how they apply to your business name, …
Published: 05.01.11
By Mike Coyne
Improvements to the estate tax law in 2011 offer business owners and familyowned businesses some interesting planning opportunities during the next two years.
Published: 02.01.11
By Mike Coyne
Trusts can provide benefits even for incorporated businesses.
Published: 11.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Find the best way to plan for your business to succeed whether or not you are present for the daily operations.
Published: 10.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Congress considering changes to address 'worker misclassification' regarding independent contractors.
Published: 09.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Changes coming this fall but recipients won't be taxes on benefits. Readers raise questions about the healthcare reform and we answer.
Published: 08.01.10
By Mike Coyne
The problems facing small businesses due to healthcare reform are two-fold.
Published: 07.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Your fleet is an indispensable part of your business. Literally, it is your means to reach customers. It also represents a significant liability risk. These are ways to manage the …
Published: 06.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Consider more than just the rental rate when evaluating commercial property and negotiating leases.
Published: 03.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Litigation is always the result of a failure of people to deal with each other reasonably.
Published: 02.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Too often, customers do not appreciate that such demands for protection against damages cannot be accommodated without exceptional costs that translate into significantly higher prices for services.
Published: 01.01.10
By Mike Coyne
Companies that accept and extend credit need to comply with the new "red flag" rules.
Published: 12.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Several options focus on shares and voting. Also, consider alternatives before rewarding key employees with ownership shares.
Published: 11.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Agreements among shareholders concerning corporate control must be carefully drafted and usually must comply with very specific state laws. This is one time when a competent lawyer's help is absolutely …
Published: 10.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Every contractor should be watching what is happening with healthcare costs. If you already provide employee health insurance, you are well aware of how rising insurance premiums affect your business.
Published: 08.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Is an hvacr contractor responsible for injuries to an employee by hazards in a customer's home?
Published: 06.01.09
By Mike Coyne
With an understanding of when and how to use confidentiality agreements, you can prevent information on your business operations from landing in the hands of your competitors.
Published: 05.01.09
By Stephen A. DiTullio
Prevent check fraud by understanding how laser checks can be altered and put technology in place to prevent disaster
Published: 04.01.09
By Frank W. Abagnale
Watch your accounts payable and establish internal controls to protect your business from falling victim.
Published: 04.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Mechanic’s liens can assist you in collecting from a non-paying customer; however, statutes exist in all 50 states, and the rules vary dramatically.
Published: 01.01.09
By Mike Coyne
Permitting employees to "borrow" equipment is a bad idea.
Published: 10.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Detailed records are the best defense against potential false-claims allegations.
Published: 09.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Your employees could land you in trouble.
Published: 08.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Being a good contractor means being truthful and fair. Know what is expected of you.
Published: 06.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Helping companies attract and retain good workers.
Published: 05.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Adopting workplace privacy policies is a prudent business practice.
Published: 03.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Identifying and acquiring businesses takes finesse.
Published: 02.01.08
By Mike Coyne
There are a myriad smart ways to reward key employees. Issuing company stock isn't one of them.
Published: 01.01.08
By Mike Coyne
Understanding property/casualty insurance coverages can help you stem serious loss potential for your business.
Published: 12.01.07
By David Myer
To find the best people, you need to adopt good hiring practices. Pre-employment screening should be one aspect of these hiring practices. However, you need to be aware that there …
Published: 10.01.07
By Mike Coyne
What you need to know about military personnel's reemployment rights.
Published: 08.01.07
By Mike Coyne
If you need a non-competition agreement to protect your business, you will need to get legal help and follow these guidelines.
Published: 07.01.07
By Mike Coyne
Written policies and clear instructions are two ways to protect your business from costly claims.
Published: 06.01.07
By Mike Coyne
