Business Law
Learn the basics on how to make sure your business meets all legal requirements. Get guidance on contracts, business licenses, and more.
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What the FTC Non-Compete Ban Means for Your Business
The FTC's sweeping ban on non-competes changes the rules for employers and employees alike. Here's what you need to know.
· 6 min read
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Protecting Your Corporate Name
Could the name of your new business cause you to lose money? Keep your corporate name unregistered and it just might.
· 3 min read
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Do Small Businesses Need NDAs?
In the course of doing business, it's inevitable that you'll have to share this confidential information with employees, colleagues, investors, etc. A little preparation now may save a legal headache—and a potential loss of business—later.
· 3 min read
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Nonprofits and Profitability: Where Do Your Donated Dollars Really Go?
Many people give to charitable causes but wonder how nonprofits handle their money. The unanswered questions at the top of hesitant donors' lists: Can a nonprofit organization be a profitable business? And, if nonprofits are profitable businesses, does that mean that donated dollars are not being put to good use?
· 3 min read
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5 Tips to Stay Labor Law Compliant
As an employer, it's essential for a small business to meet all applicable labor law requirements. These tips will help you stay compliant.
· 4 min read
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Can an Employer Force You to Go Back to Work During COVID-19?
Can you be forced to go back to work during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic? It depends, there are a lot of factors. Read about them here.
· 4 min read
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The Nationwide Implications of California Vacation Law
For small business owners and HR directors who are creating paid vacation policies, California's law concerning employee vacation days has a lot of guidance to offer.
· 4 min read
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Creating Your Company Dividend Policy
Your company's dividend policy is critical to its financial success and growth. Are one of these policy types best for your business's particular situation?
· 3 min read
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What Information Must Be Put into Corporate Bylaws?
Bylaws describe the way your corporation will be organized and operated, and they're required in most states.
· 3 min read
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Office Pools: Are They Legal?
The best advice for office pools is to keep betting 'in': informal, infrequent and insignificant. That way you won't invite unwanted guests, a category that includes the police and people that you know can't pay up.
· 4 min read
