Immigration policy is front and center as one of our nation’s most challenging and controversial policy debates for 2019. With the continuing swirl of discussion on the topic, it can be difficult to determine the potential impact of policy changes, not only for people, but also for the U.S. economy. When you look beyond the […]
Regulations
Avoid These 5 Legal Problems That Could Easily Sink Your Business
Making it as a business owner has never been easy, but in the modern day and age it’s easier than ever before for an aspiring startup or eager entrepreneur to encounter legal troubles that sink their commercial prospects. Rather than waiting to stumble into legal problems that could prove disastrous to your business, you need […]
Marijuana and Illegal Drugs in the Workplace
After reaching the lowest rates in three decades, positive drug tests among US workers are just under 5%. Yet according to almost all business leaders agree that drug testing is still needed and an essential part of building an effective workplace. As a result, 88% of employers will drug test at some point during an […]
Many States Lure Business with Tax Credits and Incentives
In the current competitive economic environment, states continue to compete against each other to lure companies (and their employees) to the “right” state. Many states offer lucrative credits and incentives to do so. We assist companies with the identification, quantification and substantiation of multi-state benefits available as a result of expansion, including: Increases in company […]
How the 2016 Overtime Rule Affects Small Businesses
As a small business owner, your largest overhead component, 70% on average, is labor. You might have assumed that, within the bounds of things like the minimum wage, you’re essentially free as a small businessperson to negotiate whatever wage and salary with your employees that you’d like. There are, however, additional requirements that you must […]
Brexit: Instead of Deregulation, British Small Businesses Face Uncertainty
A key argument for Brexit was that the UK’s businesses could break free from the EU’s web of regulations. Eurosceptics see EU bureaucrats much how US conservatives see Washington bureaucrats: as an unelected drain on resources that do not justify their own paycheck. A key pro-Brexit politician, Michael Gove, argued that EU regulations cost the […]
7 Ways to Avoid Legal Mistakes Commonly Made by Entrepreneurs
Even if you have an amazing and brilliant business idea, and even if you have solid financial backing, a small legal mistake can sink your entrepreneurial ambitions and dreams quickly and permanently.
Creating and Implementing a Safety Program
Creating a safety program for your workplace can be an overwhelming task. It can seem like there are innumerable ways employees can hurt themselves—and just as many OSHA regulations to prevent injuries from happening. Where do you start and how do you know where to go?
A Good Label Does Your Marketing for You
“First impression is the last impression.” – This proverb applies well to cosmetic products. If you are dealing with cosmetic items, you have to make sure that your products create a good first impression in the minds of your prospective customers.
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?
