Developing a Paid Time-Off Policy

Americans are known for putting in long hours with little rest, which can lead to burnout, lower productivity, and decreased job engagement. Although employers are not legally required to offer paid time off (PTO) to their workforce except in a few states, most choose to do so. Those that offer PTO benefits may have a […]

Working with an Accountant

Few dates evoke more trepidation among small business owners than tax day. But even after they have filed their tax return, they may not breathe a sigh of relief if they have concerns about getting audited. The April tax deadline is not the only important fiscal date for small businesses. Many people who own businesses […]

Essential Parts of Every Contract

Contracts are the foundation of modern business relationships. Contract law as we know it today originated in English common law, but contracts have been around since ancient times. Many of the earliest examples of contracts in history have the same characteristics—such as offer, acceptance, and consideration—that we currently recognize as elements of a legally binding […]

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm on Copyright Caveats

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm talks about a few areas that businesses need to be familiar with when dealing with copyright laws. https://augustaceo.com/video/2023/08/rachel-ray-enoch-tarver-law-firm-copyright-caveats/

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm on Copyright Caveats

Rachel Ray of Enoch Tarver Law Firm talks about a few areas that businesses need to be familiar with when dealing with copyright laws. https://augustaceo.com/video/2023/08/rachel-ray-enoch-tarver-law-firm-copyright-caveats/

When an LLC Is Not the Best Fit

Business owners who are interested in forming a new limited liability company (LLC) or converting their existing business to an LLC are probably familiar with the benefits of this entity type. While the LLC is a great fit for many companies, there are situations in which its disadvantages may outweigh its advantages. Depending on the […]

What Every Business Owner Should Know about Cash Flow Statements

Cash flow measures how much cash is flowing in and out of a business. A positive cash flow is one of the strongest determinants of a business’s success. It shows that a company can fund its debts and pay for immediate needs such as equipment and staffing, and also that it has enough money in […]

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 […]