Reducing Business Relationship Liability Risk Those new to the business world often lack the first-hand experience of initiating and building healthy business relationships. But protecting these vital relationships with carefully crafted business agreements—such as those for co-owners, suppliers and clients—is essential to growing a new business without risk of being taken advantage of or of…
Learn about the new obligations starting January 1, 2018 Governor Brown recently signed six new statutory obligations into law that took effect on January 1st, 2018. AB 450 was among the new obligations, signed on October 5th, 2017, and among other things, it prohibits employers from voluntary consenting to allowing immigration officials to access non-public…
Protect your ideas. Protect your investment. Intellectual Property (IP): a work or invention that is the result of creativity, such as a manuscript or a design, to which one has rights and for which one may apply for a patent, copyright, trademark, etc. While IP has been a concern for many years now, the pace…
How to Raise Seed Capital as a Crypto Start-up An Initial Coin Offering (ICO) is the means by which cryptocurrency start-ups raise their seed capital. The process is unregulated and avoids both the scrutiny and accountability demanded by banks and venture capitalists. Backers purchase the new cryptocurrency for cash or Bitcoin at an introductory rate,…
Grow your business through mergers & acquisitions So, why Merge or Acquire? All mergers and acquisitions have a common goal: to create synergy that helps their business values grow and be greater than the two companies working individually. Now synergy takes the form of revenue enhancement and cost savings. By merging or acquiring, you would…
So, you’ve started a business and you’re starting to get some great traction. Now is the perfect time to start protecting your business name. Why is it important? Your business name is valuable and a lot of purchasing decisions are based on reputations and brand representation. It is important to understand and protect it to…
Have you thought about if your business is meeting the compliance requirements? The end of the year is coming up sooner than you think, have you thought about if your business is meeting the compliance requirements? Do you know what corporate formalities you must maintain for your business? Well, you have come to the right…
Growing your business doesn’t have to mean growing your legal matters too Growing your business doesn’t have to mean growing your legal matters too. Pretty much all of us would like to keep as much money as we can and not have to worry about tax deductions every year. Just as Albert Einstein said, “the…
It is important to keep in mind about the new tax laws for 2018? As a business owner, it is important to keep in mind about new tax laws now that the year is coming to an end. Not only with the tax laws changing, but staying informed about how Brexit is making an impact…
Are you updated on 2018 laws as a business leader? Just as death and taxes are certainties, so are annual changes to laws and regulations governing businesses. This year is no exception. Most of the changes to the 2018 laws governing businesses occurred at the state level, but there were some significant changes that also…
Don’t Let Creditors Steal Your Wealth! Approximately 20 years ago, states like Delaware and Alaska became the first to create new trust laws to provide an attractive alternative for the thousands of Americans who were using offshore trusts to protect their assets. These changes allow for the creation of Domestic Asset Protection Trusts that shelter…
Know the right legal structure for your business. When starting a business, one of the most fundamental decisions you can make relating to taxes is the type of legal structure you choose for your company. Apart from taxes, this decision can also affect the amount of paperwork you will be required to file, the extent…
Do you want to compete globally? Do you want to compete globally? Then check out these tips to help you successfully expand your business internationally in 2018. Be Current on International Borders What if a foreign business listed Hawaii and Alaska as separate countries on its website? Think the U.S. government would be upset? The…
Business Opportunities in the Caregiving Market A recent report from AARP, an organization focused on improving the quality of life of older people (who seem to be getting younger and younger all the time), shows ample business opportunity in the marketplace for caregivers. Already, there is a deficit in the number of caregivers, when compared…
What Increasing Healthcare Costs Mean for Small Businesses The good news about healthcare costs in the United States is that they have decreased from 6-7% per year to just around 4%. The bad news is that healthcare costs continue to rise faster than workers’ incomes. This increase in healthcare costs is a recipe for disaster…
Women Entrepreneurs Continue to Grapple with Gender Disparity in Business Capital Accessibility The small business sector is a major force in the American economy, responsible for two-thirds of jobs in the private sector. But despite significant progress, female business owners continue to suffer from a gender gap in factors that influence small business financing. Specifically,…
Consider a shareholder for any type of business If you are considering going into any type of business with others and are looking for some protection and peace of mind about your future relationships and protecting your assets with them, you should consider a shareholders’ agreement. What is a shareholder’s agreement? A shareholders’ agreement is…
Small Business Challenges and Operational Strategies As with so many things in life, some of the same qualities that help small businesses succeed, can also lead to their demise. Fortunately, many small business challenges can be lessened through operational excellence. For example, the owners and managers of small businesses often know each other before they…
How to Stop Employee Poaching by Competitors Due to the use of online marketing, business competition is fiercer than ever. This hypercompetitive environment causes many business owners to wonder how to prevent employee poaching by business competitors.. Obviously, this is best accomplished by treating your employees great, paying wages on the higher end of the…
Your Family Business Legacy Matters Enough to Do These Three Things Your family-owned and run business can be the greatest gift or the greatest burden to the people you love, if and when something happens to you. If you’ve planned well and properly for your family business legacy to be continued, managed or sold, it…
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