There are a lot of documents that you want to use when you are setting up a business. One of the most important is a partnership agreement, at least when you're going into business with someone else. These documents are often forgotten, overlooked or entirely...
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Cease and desist letters can help you stay out of court
Businesses often use cease and desist letters to stop harmful and potentially illegal activity by another business or an individual without having to take the matter to court. While a cease and desist letter doesn’t have legal weight in and of itself, it puts someone...
You need a partnership agreement before your business opens
If you and a business partner are looking to open a company together, you may have come up with the idea without getting formal paperwork in place. That's fine, but make sure that you take the time to create a real partnership agreement before the business opens....
Setting up (and protecting) your small business brand
You recently launched your company, but you are confident it is going to be a great success. You’ve got a small but solid team around you and the brand is eye-catching. Your staff also has unmatched expertise in the field. Nonetheless, the corporate world can be...
Why every small business needs an employee handbook
Creating an employee handbook may seem low on the list of priorities when you are first starting a business. However, having this in place can provide an array of benefits. The book itself is a guide providing information about rules, expectations and more for...
Is it time to hire more employees for your business?
You started a business a few years ago and it’s been a roaring success. Initially, you were on your own. As you grew, you took on a few team members. Lately, you’ve been securing new clients and some of them are quite substantial. Is your current workforce going to...
How to hire a business attorney
Some of the biggest decisions that a new or growing company makes involve legal questions. To help with this, many business owners seek out business attorneys to guide them through the process. Having the proper business attorney can be very advantageous for your...
What is the difference between mediation, arbitration and litigation?
If you own and operate a business of your own, one thing is certain: You're bound to encounter an occasional disagreement. Your problem could be with a supplier, a customer, a service provider or another business. When business disputes escalate, they can take up a...
How can you protect your business from lawsuits?
Opening a small business is a big step, but the hopes of the company being successful make all the hard work a bit easier. As the business grows, you’ll start to see the fruits of your efforts. The last thing you want at that point is to find out that it’s all at risk...
How to avoid a messy ‘partnership divorce’
The ending of a business partnership is not the same thing as a marriage breaking up. But there are a lot of similarities. In both a real divorce and a business partnership divorce, a close relationship has gone bad. Each party might blame the other for the...