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.
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 …
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, …
Improvements to the estate tax law in 2011 offer business owners and familyowned businesses some interesting planning opportunities during the next two years.
Trusts can provide benefits even for incorporated businesses.
Find the best way to plan for your business to succeed whether or not you are present for the daily operations.
Congress considering changes to address 'worker misclassification' regarding independent contractors.
Changes coming this fall but recipients won't be taxes on benefits. Readers raise questions about the healthcare reform and we answer.
The problems facing small businesses due to healthcare reform are two-fold.
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 …
Consider more than just the rental rate when evaluating commercial property and negotiating leases.
Litigation is always the result of a failure of people to deal with each other reasonably.
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.
Companies that accept and extend credit need to comply with the new "red flag" rules.
Several options focus on shares and voting. Also, consider alternatives before rewarding key employees with ownership shares.
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 …
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.
Is an hvacr contractor responsible for injuries to an employee by hazards in a customer's home?
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.
Prevent check fraud by understanding how laser checks can be altered and put technology in place to prevent disaster
Watch your accounts payable and establish internal controls to protect your business from falling victim.
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.
Permitting employees to "borrow" equipment is a bad idea.
Detailed records are the best defense against potential false-claims allegations.
Being a good contractor means being truthful and fair. Know what is expected of you.
Adopting workplace privacy policies is a prudent business practice.
There are a myriad smart ways to reward key employees. Issuing company stock isn't one of them.
Understanding property/casualty insurance coverages can help you stem serious loss potential for your business.
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 …
What you need to know about military personnel's reemployment rights.
If you need a non-competition agreement to protect your business, you will need to get legal help and follow these guidelines.
Written policies and clear instructions are two ways to protect your business from costly claims.
