Part of running a business is having the supplies you need to take care of your customers. You’ll have to depend on vendors for most of these. While many vendors have great customer service policies, there are some that leave a lot to be desired. Trying to find ways...
You’ve just asked an employee to write a story to be included in a compilation of works that your company is assembling. Before agreeing to do so, the employee asks you whether or not they will own the copyright for this story? According to U.S. copyright laws, “if a...
You know what you want to name your business, and maybe you've already done some work to set up the branding and figure out exactly what the company's vision is going to be. In other words, that name is very important to you. But then you find out that another company...
When you have a contract dispute with a service provider, vendor or supplier, you may suffer financial losses. Their failure to follow through with delivering a product or providing a service could cause significant operational complications for your organization or...
The Department of Labor is planning to update regulations surrounding who is eligible for overtime pay. This change may affect your business, so it's essential to understand how the new rule may apply to your employees. Are you ready for the changes? Here's what you...
There are several reasons why one of your business partners might decide to leave. The majority of them revolve around disagreements about finances, management and control of the business. When things don't work out between you and a partner, they may decide to pull...
Sometimes, when one party fails to fulfill or otherwise breaches a contract, the plaintiff would prefer to get the thing that was promised in the contract rather than compensation for the breach because compensation alone wouldn’t make things right. That’s where...
Going into business with a partner means you can draw on each other for experience and knowledge. While these situations usually work well, there are times when issues may arise. The manner in which you handle partnership disputes can have a profound impact on the...
As a business owner, you’re free to make many decisions about how you do business without government interference. However, you still have to abide by local, state and federal laws. Let’s look at when you can refuse to serve a customer. It’s your business, and you...
Opening a franchise is an exciting venture. Many franchises have been around a while so they’re well established. This gives you the benefit of having a plan that’s been proven to follow when you open your business. Before you can officially start the franchise, you...