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...
Business Consulting & Advice
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 a...
Is it too late to change my business’s structure?
If you are a business owner, you probably already know that there are many different kinds of business structures available to those who want to start a new business in Florida. Before you opened your business, you likely put a lot of time and effort into researching...
Why small business owners rely on business law attorneys
Every first week of May, the federal Small Business Administration celebrates Small Business Week. According to the SBA's website, it will spend the week marking "the resiliency and tenacity of America's entrepreneurs" and sharing "tools and information that...
Common mistakes new business owners make
It can be an exciting time when your business has grown to the point that you need to hire your first employees. After trying to manage your small business on your own, you are finally ready to add some much-needed support. Employees can be a tremendous asset and help...
When is your business susceptible to theft, what can you do?
Part of building your business is creating the assets that make it unique. You put in a lot of time and effort to help your company stand out and reach your customers. The traits that set your business apart also make it valuable and vulnerable. Several types of...
Recognizing unfair and deceptive business practices
As both a business owner or operator, everyone should know what qualifies as unfair or deceptive business practices. There is a lot to know about the laws surrounding these actions, making it hard to identify whether a business is engaging in this kind of behavior. To...
Update: Florida’s Legislature’s Special Session Addresses Covid-Related Issues for Florida Businesses
The recent Legislative Special Session produced a variety of solutions to major issues facing businesses in Florida. The Legislature’s special sessions addressed significant business and employee matters including employee and family protections, COVID-19...
Choosing the right business partner
It can be a thrilling experience when you think of an exciting new business idea. You might sit on the idea for a while so you can get ready for the right time, or you might be prepared to act right away. The early days of a new business can be challenging. As your...