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Broadening Horizons: Independent Contractors
Independent contractors are a specialized class of worker, however, you want to remember to follow certain legal guidelines as you sign them up for projects. Read more
A Matter of Type: Your Business Entity
Your business entity choice will then come down to a few factors: taxes, liability and business records. Read more
Drafting a Will: Estate Planning for Small Business Owners
Write a business estate plan that covers your company’s assets and organizational structure so that forces beyond your control don’t slow it down. Read more
Protect Your Secrets: The Non-Disclosure Agreement
Learn how NDAs are a legal form that helps keep your business’ private information under wraps so that you’re the only one who capitalizes on your inspiration. Read more
Covering Your Back: The Buy-Sell Agreement
Whether you’re launching with one partner or 10, the buy-sell agreement protects stakeholders from sticky situations that could rock the entire boat. Read more
5 Legal Mistakes Every Startup Should Avoid
Entrepreneur and attorney Charley Moore shares five common legal mistakes startup entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them. Read more
Define Your Structure: Corporate Bylaws
Along with articles of incorporation, corporate bylaws provide a major--if not the major--foundation for your small business. Read more
Developing a Strategy: The Business Plan
A business plan is more than just words on paper. It’s a way to stay focused on how your business works, and it’s also a calling card when you need financing. Read more
Opening Shop: Commercial Real Estate Leases
Start a solid tenant/landlord relationship that allows your business to thrive with an airtight commercial real estate lease. Read more
Managing Expectations: The Employment Agreement
An employment agreement protects everyone--the employee, the employer, and the customer--by getting expectations down in writing from the starting gate. Read more
Keeping Records: Why You Need Corporate Minutes
Corporate minutes not only help you stay compliant with state rules and protect your corporate liability status, they also give you a neat and tidy record of your organization’s... Read more