Protecting South Florida Businesses

The First Danger Zone: Corporate Infrastructure

Does your business have a current, written and signed Operating or Shareholders agreement and share certificates signed and issued? (Must be YES to all facets, otherwise check no.)
Yes
No

Has the business held annual meetings and kept accurate minutes and records during the last five years?
Yes
No

The Second Danger Zone: Contracts and Leases

Do you have written and signed contracts with vendors and suppliers, and are they in your possession?
Yes
No

Have you reviewed your commercial lease agreement within the last year for deadlines or duties, has rent and maintenance been calculated correctly, and do you have a strategy in place for more space?
Yes
No

The Third Danger Zone: Employment Matters

Do you have written severance agreements that you use when you terminate employees, an employees handbook that is consistently enforced, and written employment agreements?
Yes
No

Do you have clear distinctions for independent contractors and employees, and do you actively track time if all your non-exempt and hourly employees?
Yes
No

Have you properly evaluated and classified all employees into exempt and non-exempt status, and do independent contractors follow clear guidelines for maintaining independent contractor status?
Yes
No

The Fourth Danger Zone: Trademarks / Intellectual Property

Have you trademarked your business name, logo, and any other fictitious names your business operates under? (Must be YES to all facets, otherwise check no.)
Yes
No

Have you trademarked any slogans, marketing campaigns, your mission statement, or otherwise started to build up your trademarked portfolio?
Yes
No

The Fifth Danger Zone: Compliance and Regulations

Have you had both your premises and website surveyed for ADA compliance?
Yes
No

Do you engage in text message marketing?
Yes
No