What Is a Nonsolicitation Agreement, and Should I Use One?
What Is a Nonsolicitation Agreement, and Should I Use One? You have invested a lot of time and money in developing your employee, customer, and vendor relationships. You cannot stop your employees from walking out the door, but you may be able to limit their ability to take other employees and business relationships with them. […]
What to Include In Your Service Agreement
What to Include In Your Service Agreement Small businesses account for nearly half of the economic activity in the United States. To successfully compete with bigger competitors, small businesses are increasingly outsourcing to improve their efficiency and lower costs. Outsourcing allows companies to expand their competencies in key areas without taking on additional full-time, in-house […]
The Dangers of DIY Contracts
The Dangers of DIY Contracts Contracts are an essential component of effective business management and development. Savvy business owners recognize the value of contracts but often explore ways to reduce the cost of obtaining them. In some instances, business owners attempt to create their own contracts by using templates available online. However, creating […]
Mixed Response from Businesses After SCOTUS Ruling on Vaccine Mandates
Mixed Response from Businesses After SCOTUS Ruling on Vaccine Mandates On Thursday, January 13, 2022, the Supreme Court’s ruling blocked President Joe Biden’s vaccine-or-testing mandate for large employers. Meanwhile, the Covid-19 omicron variant caused various business owners to question if this was truly a wise, timely decision after all. _____ “Ed Enoch, partner at the […]
What to Know Before Investing in a Small Business
What to Know Before Investing in a Small Business With the country emerging from pandemic lockdowns and economic activity beginning to expand, small business owners are optimistic about the future. Supporting local businesses can help them grow and thrive in a post-pandemic economy. But what if you could help a business while also helping yourself? […]
How to Start Your Business Year Strong
How to Start Your Business Year Strong It has been a tough couple of years for many small businesses, but, as the adage goes, what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger. Small businesses that survived the challenges of 2020 and 2021—the worst pandemic in US history, a nationwide labor shortage, supply chain volatility, and rising […]
Hobby or Business: What Factors Does the IRS Consider?
Hobby or Business: What Factors Does the IRS Consider? There are some activities we engage in outside of work strictly for personal reasons, with no thought of ever profiting from them. You might, for example, enjoy photography, hiking on the weekends, or collecting classic records. There is no monetary gain—and no expectation of making a […]
Trademark Registration Process
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Does an Employee Handbook Create a Contractual Obligation?
Does an Employee Handbook Create a Contractual Obligation? Every business with at least one employee should have an employee handbook, sometimes also called an employee manual or code of conduct, setting out the company’s policies and rules and the laws applicable to the employment relationship. It establishes the expectations in the relationship and enables […]
Does My Employment Agreement Protect My Business?
Does My Employment Agreement Protect My Business? Employment agreements are essential to protect your business and your employees. These agreements create legal obligations and represent the contractual relationships between employers and employees. A word of caution, however: Not all employment agreements are the same. An employment agreement could do more harm than good […]