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 […]
3 Reasons to Incorporate Your Small Business
When you start up a new business, you have a number of business formation options. Small business owners choose a sole proprietorship since it is the easiest to set up. However, there are several big advantages to incorporating. Here are three reasons to consider it. Tax savings – Self-employment tax is basically a double tax […]
Statistics About Lawsuits in the US that Will Make You Want a Defense Attorney for Your Business
Litigation can be a means of protecting your business when it comes to broken contracts and agreements or defending your intellectual property. On the other hand, there are many frivolous lawsuits in the US, and these can sometimes affect small business owners. Here are a few statistics that should move you to have a good […]
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 – […]
Do This Before You Buy a Domain Name for Your Small Business
Congratulations on becoming an entrepreneur and breaking away from the rat race. Now you are entering the world of business ownership, which has its own pitfalls to watch out for. You will come face to face with one of these dangers right from the start of the planning of your business – the potential for […]