Business General

An employee handbook is a useful tool to create a positive workplace culture, foster employee loyalty, and provide needed information. When you start hiring W-2 employees, […]

What is At Will Employment? “At will” employment is a legal doctrine that provides that an employer may terminate an employee for any reason, with or […]

You just made an offer to your first employee. Congratulations! As a small business owner this is a BIG milestone, but it can also be a […]

Are you ready for help? And if you are, should you hire a W-2 employee or an independent contractor? Beyond legal, insurance, finance, and tax professionals, […]

Starting and operating a service-based small business involves entering into various legal agreements and contracts. The use of properly written service-based contracts is crucial for protecting […]

Does your small business really need to use contracts? Can’t you just rely on a verbal agreement and a handshake? Well … of course you can. […]

As small business owners the last thing we want to deal with is a tax audit. This article discusses best practices to avoid a tax audit. […]

“For every minute spent organizing, an hour is earned.” – Benjamin Franklin In honor of National Clean Your Desk Day I’m bringing back this wonderful article […]

As small business owners we are required in certain circumstances to send 1099s to the service providers we work with. This year the deadline is January […]