Business Consulting & Advice

Like many other aspects of life, businesses are not static. Businesses evolve and grow, decreasing in size in some cases. What this means is that your initial choice of business entity may no longer be suitable.  Changing your business entity may be a necessary step...

Employees with disabilities are entitled to request reasonable work accommodations – and, as an employer, you are expected to engage in meaningful attempts to meet those accommodations.  Accommodations for disabilities can take several forms, and a business that is...

Mid to large-sized companies are made up of a lot of people. It’s important that businesses can manage all of these people – and this is where the Human Resources (HR) department comes in.  HR has numerous responsibilities such as recruitment, training and...

Business owners in Florida face many of the same challenges as their counterparts across the U.S. do. About a quarter of small business owners in the state reported this year that inflation is their biggest problem. It affects the cost of the materials and products...

As an employer, you control how much your employees earn. Many employees expect to see pay raises and promotions the longer they stay with the company.  However, you are not obligated to offer raises, and you may even find yourself in a position where you need to...

Most businesses take note of the advantages that come from diversity in their workforce – but discrimination inside a company can sometimes be hard to combat. Discrimination based on protected characteristics such as race, religion or disability (among other things)...

Launching a business with partners can be as exhilarating as it is daunting. Pair that excitement with smart planning. One of the first things you'll need to figure out is the best legal structure for your partnership. It's a choice that can impact everything from...

Physical assets are just one part of a business. You likely have several non-physical assets that are crucial to your brand.  Elements of your branding are commonly referred to as intellectual property. While you may not be able to hold these assets in your hand, they...

Opening up a new business can be very exciting. However, it is important not to get carried away with excitement and forget key legal requirements.  Depending on the nature of the business, you may require a license. City, county and state levels may have various...