Posts Tagged ‘Legal Issues’
Fraud is No Small Business
It’s unfortunate but true: fraud happens to small businesses all across the country. Whether it is employee theft or false injury claims, your small business must be prepared for any fraudulent claims that come its way.
Read More 5 Ways to Keep Your Business Trade Secrets from the Competition
A trade secret is information that is valuable and unique to a business, and it is not accessible to people outside of the business. Federal and state law protects trade secrets, but business owners must follow a few rules to legally protect their documents.
Read More Do You Need an Attorney on Staff?
Most new companies seek outside legal help in their early stages, but all businesses that grow to a certain size will one day have to consider whether to hire an in-house attorney or continue to rely on contractual legal advice.
Read More Using an EB-5 or E-2 Visa to Establish a Business in the U.S.
In this week’s blog edition, FranNet tackles a subject that has been in the news quite a bit lately. The focus? How can you invest or own a franchise if you are not a U.S. citizen?
Read More Common Legal Mistakes for Small Businesses
Regardless of the size of your company, the legal aspects of your business are critically important. Unfortunately, many small businesses fail to heed this salient fact, leaving them dangerously vulnerable and subject to serious legal exposure.
Read More How to Open Your Own Cafe or Coffee Shop
We have seen a dynamic change on Main Street over the past two years, with retail clothing giants replaced by boutique and independent coffee shops and cafés that mimic those of Italy and France.
Read More Guide to Writing a Contract
The five steps to writing a contract are checking to see if there is an offer, accepting an offer, agreeing to the terms and conditions of the contract, putting it in writing, and printing, copying, and signing the contract.
Read More Franchisors, Franchisees, and Their Employees
McDonald’s is facing a lawsuit which the franchise industry needs to watch. Workers at McDonald’s are suing the franchisor, not franchisees, for employment issues. In these suits, they argue that McDonald’s corporate and franchisees are joint employers and act as a single unit.
Read More Supreme Court: Employers Must Pay FICA Tax on Severance Pay
For years, employers and employees alike have been on the hook for FICA taxes on severance payments made to those who have been laid off by a company involuntarily. After some cases in lower courts questioned this requirement, the Supreme Court recently reaffirmed the longstanding IRS tax requirements on severance pay.
Read More 4 Helpful Numbers Every Entrepreneur Needs on Speed-Dial
As a business owner, you’ll need to build strong relationships with other professionals who provide essential services and help you run your business. When launching your business, as well as in the first few years of running your business, you’ll run into problems and dilemmas that will require immediate assistance and advice from these professionals.
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