You own a small company, and you've poured all of your time and energy into it. It means everything to you, which is why you're so diligent about writing contracts and taking steps to protect the company whenever you work with individuals or other corporations. To...
Month: January 2018
Legal questions start-ups must ask
You have a great idea and a business plan. You have an investor. You have a business partner. You've worked on your branding. You feel like your company is ready to launch. Is it? Make sure you ask these important legal questions first: What business structure is best...
Why is it so important to have a unique business name?
When you're starting a new company, it's important to take time to check all of the legal boxes, which includes registering your business name. The state wants to know what name you're operating under, who owns the company and things of this nature. It's important to...
4 overtime rules in Ohio
Wage and hour laws are set at both the state and the federal level, governed by legal standards like the Minimum Fair Wage Act and the Fair Labor Standards Act. For instance, there is a federal minimum wage that must be met in most cases. The state minimum wage can be...
What key components should every consulting contract have?
Nowadays, it's common for companies to rely on the insight of outside parties, such as subject experts. These consultants are often hired to help bridge the gap between a company leadership's core competencies and the ones they believe would help elevate their...
Look out for these 4 business start-up mistakes
A great business idea does not come along often. Though many Ohio residents may have a vague notion of a business concept that seems interesting, the likelihood of those concepts coming to fruition are often slim. However, you may have found yourself in a position...