3 Reasons Every Small Business Should Use Employee Contracts

3 Reasons Every Small Business Should Use Employee Contracts 1

As a small business owner, you may think you can save yourself some trouble by skipping contracts and agreements and just hiring any employees you need with a handshake. However, there are several ways in which employee contracts could potentially save your business. Provide grounds for firing a terrible employee – If your gut feeling […]

How an NDA Protects Your Business When You Work With Freelancers

How an NDA Protects Your Business When You Work with Freelancers 1

As a small business owner, it makes more sense for you to work with freelancers rather than to hire many in-house employees for things you don’t require every day. However, certain risks come along with hiring a freelance. For example, they may not have the same kind of vested interest in seeing your business succeed […]

Breach of Contract Law in California

Breach of Contract Law in California 1

California has some unique contract regulations that can allow you to contest even verbal contracts in a court of law. However, if you really want evidence on your side, a professionally drafted and signed contract is going to provide you with a leg to stand on for getting the compensation you deserve. Additionally, there are […]

How to Find the Best Attorney for Your Small Business

How to Find the Best Attorney for Your Small Business 1

From business formation to contracts and agreements to intellectual property protection, there are many reasons for small business owners to have an attorney. How can you hire the right firm? Here are a few things to look for: A focus on small businesses – Law firms have varying specialties. You want a firm that specializes […]

Employment Contracts for Small Business Owners

Employment Contracts for Small Business Owners 1

State and federal regulations are often designed to protect employees. An employment contract helps to protect your business. Here are a few reasons that you should use employment contracts, even if you just have a few people working for you. Eligibility – Before signing the employment contract, you may want require someone to fill out […]

Common Small Business Contracts and Agreements

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If you want to protect your small business, you can’t just shake hands on agreements. Here are some business contracts that all small business owners should know about. NDA – Non-Disclosure Agreements allow you to maintain company secrets. Sometimes an employee or independent contractor will get to know privileged information while performing work for the […]