As a business owner, you aim to make your clients happy. However hard you try, you may encounter some that you just cannot please. The ensuing dispute could make you wonder why you ever got into business in the first place, as well as potentially costing you a lot of...
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Year: 2023
Understanding scope creep and how it impacts your business
Scope creep is a term that resonates with businesses across various industries. It refers to the gradual expansion of a project's goals and deliverables beyond its initial boundaries, often without proper planning or approval. This situation can lead to increased...
3 things to remember about business contracts
Contracts serve a critical role in business transactions between companies. They protect both sides of the agreement to ensure you and the other party get what’s required as agreed upon. These are used for everything from purchases to mergers and acquisitions. Before...
3 common reasons small businesses fail
Starting a business can be an exciting time full of positivity about the future. Yet you only need to look around to see that things can soon change. Many people have been in your situation before, only for their dreams to sour a few months or years down the line when...
How to handle conflict with your business partner
You and your business partner may disagree on certain matters from time to time, including whether you should hire new employees, how to reinvest in the business, how to solve a problem and so on. These issues don't necessarily mean the partnership can no longer...
Resolving disputes from cleaning company contracts
Cleaning company contracts are the legal backbone of the relationship between a cleaning service provider and their clients. These agreements serve as a roadmap. It defines the rules, expectations and responsibilities for both parties involved. These elements are...
Why every small business needs an employee handbook
When you’re running a business, you know that disputes are inevitable. However, you can take steps to mitigate your risks. With that in mind, an employee handbook is one of the most effective tools to lower the risk of legal challenges and keep your operations running...
4 tips for higher efficiency in your trucking/shipping company
Disputes between trucking and shipping companies and their customers are common due to different issues, such as delayed deliveries and poor communication. And in most cases, these misunderstandings lead to lawsuits. The following are four tips to help you run a...
4 causes of shareholder disputes
Your company's shareholders can influence its direction due to their powers and rights. Thus, it's crucial to be on the same page with them. But, at times, disputes may arise between you and the shareholders or among themselves. Here are four causes of shareholder...
Avoiding unfair trade practice claims and accusations
While litigation is available to businesses who face unfair trade practice claims and accusations, preventing such disputes works better for companies to save costs and time and maintain their reputation. To do so, companies must be familiar with the unfair and...