Ed Tarver Clients
We want to thank our clients and community for the outpouring of support we have received regarding the untimely passing of Ed Tarver. There is an Ed-sized hole in our hearts as we grieve the loss of our friend. Despite our grief, we know the show must go on. We will honor Ed’s legacy by […]
New Office Location
Our office has recently relocated to 2743 Perimeter Parkway Building 100, Suite 115, Augusta, GA 30909. We look forward to serving our client’s needs from this new location in the Augusta Corporate Center.
Honorable Ed Tarver (1959 – 2024)
HON. EDWARD J. “Ed” TARVER was born on July 22, 1959. He was the third born child of Maye A. and the late SFC. (Ret.) Luther E. Tarver at Fort Hood in Kileen, Texas. Ed graduated from Glenn Hills High School in 1977, where he was a standout lineman for the Spartan football team. He […]
How to Protect Your Business from a Data Breach
The risk of suffering a data breach has never been higher. Small businesses are three times more likely than larger businesses to be targeted by cybercriminals.[1] The costs of a cyberattack, both in terms of financial and reputational damage, can be devastating to small businesses. Many business owners are aware of the risks of a […]
Record Keeping for Your Business: What’s Required?
Whether you are just starting up a new company or have a business that has been in operation for a while, good record keeping is an essential part of running your business. You are responsible for establishing an effective system to store and maintain your business records whether your small business is a sole proprietorship, […]
Hiring Family Members to Work for Your Business
The decision to hire family members for your business is a delicate balancing act that involves both personal and professional considerations. Working with loved ones can create a sense of trust and unity within the workplace and has been shown to increase business resiliency. However, mixing family and business may create challenges as familial dynamics […]
Updated I-9 Requirements: Remote Verification of Employees
Remote work has become the new norm for many employees, creating opportunities as well as challenges for employers. One of those challenges is verifying the identity and eligibility of remote workers for employment in the United States. Form I-9,[1] a document all employers must complete and retain to verify the identity and employment authorization of […]
AI and Hiring: What You Need to Know to Avoid Liability
Artificial intelligence (AI) is arguably the most transformative technology since the advent of the internet. It is poised to play a significant role in many areas of human life, including the workplace, where AI is changing not only how we work but also how we hire. Due to the emergence of AI hiring tools, applicants […]
The Annual Meeting: What Every Corporation (and Many Limited Liability Companies) Should Know
All registered corporations are required by law to hold an annual meeting. Limited liability companies (LLCs), although not subject to the same statutory requirement, may hold regular meetings in accordance with their governing documents. What Is the Purpose of a Corporation’s Annual Meeting? In the United States, all corporations must hold an annual shareholder meeting […]
CTA Imposes New Small Business Reporting Requirements for 2024
Small business owners will have one more item on their compliance to-do list when the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) takes effect next year. The CTA,[1] enacted as part of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA), places new reporting requirements on many business entities in an effort to expose illegal activities, including the use of […]
