Considerations When Purchasing a Small Business in California
So you want to be a small business owner but you don’t want to start from scratch? Buying an existing business can be a good option. However, there are a few considerations when you purchase an existing business in California. Here are some things to watch out for. Seller’s permit – The seller’s permit doesn’t […]
Protecting Your Small Business Without a Non-Compete Agreement
Non-Compete Agreements are common in the modern business world. After all, an employee of a small business is very quickly going to the learn the “secret sauce” that gives your small startup a competitive advantage. So what is to stop an employee from breaking away and becoming your primary competitor? Non-disclosure agreements between a business […]
Protecting Your Intellectual Property When an Employee Moves On
According to a study performed by the Symantec Corporation, employees don’t seem concerned about stealing from one employer and bringing that competitive advantage to the next. In fact, half of the employees surveyed who lost their jobs in the past year admitted to keeping confidential information on the company they left, and 40% of those […]
3 Ways to Curtail the Risk of Employee Lawsuits
Litigation is one of the most feared words in the business world, especially when an employee is suing an employer and you are the owner of the small business involved. How can you keep the risks of such an outcome to a minimum? Here are three tips. Make sure your employees are treated equally – […]
What Does the Fair Day’s Pay Act Mean for Your Small Business?
As a small business owner, you could be liable for violations of the Fair Day’s Pay Act. What is this legislation designed to do and how can you meet the requirement? The Fair Day’s Pay Act has been set in place to protect employees, ensuring that they are paid a fair amount of money in […]
Does California Require a Contract for Litigation?
When you think about going to court over a breach of contract, you probably assume there is a written contract involved. However, this is not always the case. In fact, even verbal agreements can be argued in a court of law, especially if there are witnesses to the agreement. Of course, it is always in […]
