Far too many business owners, particularly small business owners, tend to neglect creating an employee handbook. Perhaps some believe they are too small to require such extensive documentation, or maybe they want to cultivate an informal workplace culture. Whatever the reason, if you own a business that employs more than a few people or plans...
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As a business owner, it can be incredibly difficult to stay informed of all of your obligations with regard to employment practices. There are numerous laws at both the federal and state levels which are easy to run afoul of, even if you work hard to be a fair and reasonable employer. One of the...
If you are a business owner, we hope you have at least heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This civil rights legislation was passed in 1990 to protect the rights and defend against the discrimination of people in the United States who suffer from mental or physical disability. The act was most recently...
Monetary compensation is just not enough for some losses in life. Our reputations and the respect of our peers can take years to build, but can be lost in an instant with a simple act of retribution or malice by someone seeking to cause us harm. So what recourse do you have when someone attempts...
For many entrepreneurs, buying a franchise is the best option for owning and operating their own business. You can achieve the freedom afforded by business ownership without having to start from scratch. With proven business models along with marketing, operational, and logistical support, franchise ownership can be a relatively fast and lucrative way to achieve...
The “baby boomer” generation is aging, which means the number of elders in the United States is rapidly growing to historic proportions. According to The National Center on Elder Abuse, Americans aged 65 and older will comprise 20% or more of the total US population by 2050. Thanks to aging baby boomers and advancements in...
Starting a business is a dream for many, but getting started can be overwhelming. If you want the freedom and control of owning your own business, but not the complexity of starting from scratch, buying into a franchise might be the perfect option. Buying into a franchise allows you to benefit from the proven business...
If you are looking to buy a business, or you’ve got an existing business that is growing rapidly, you’ll want to understand the basics of franchising versus licensing. Both of these tools can be very valuable, but they each have vastly different requirements and effects. What Is Franchising? Franchising has grown in popularity over the...