Are you one of the many people out there forging a new business path through freelance work? Creative consultants of all different sorts are taking their highly-valuable skills and trading on them for independence from the traditional nine-to-five job. However, that...
Month: June 2018
Where there’s a will . . . there’s a disgruntled relative
Some estate administrators face extraordinary challenges administering the estates they oversee. Battles among heirs can erupt and factions can form among the survivors. A relative who is left out of the estate proceeds can challenge the will and delay the probate...
What should I include in my LLC’s operating agreement?
If you've looked into incorporating your business as a limited liability company (LLC), then you've likely heard the terminology "operating agreement" (OA). It's serves a similar role to a corporation's bylaws. It's the document used to enumerate the different LLC...
Should you consider a noncompete agreement for your business?
As a business owner, you undoubtedly like to keep track of your competition. After all, the success of your business could greatly depend on how well similar companies in your area are doing and what you can do to get a leg up on your competitors. One way you can help...
What steps do I take to form a business?
Starting your own business may be a dream you may have had for a long time. Unfortunately, doing so take more than a business idea, a storefront and an open sign. It takes research, planning and many legal activities. Consider these steps to forming a successful...
Who is eligible to file workers’ compensation claims?
When you suffer an injury at work, it can range from something minor, requiring only a single visit to the doctor to make sure that you're okay, or it can be particularly debilitating one that requires surgery and ongoing rehabilitation. Some workplace injuries can be...
2 clauses that reduce your risk with a commercial lease
You're considering a commercial lease. You do not want to invest in purchasing a property up front, and the lease gives you a low-risk way to get your business off the ground. Even so, you're worried about what the lease means if things do not pan out. What if you...