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 […]

A Few Things Business Owners Need to Know About Intellectual Property (IP)

A Few Things Business Owners Need to Know About Intellectual Property 1

If you are a small business owner, you are probably familiar with the importance of intellectual property when it comes to maintaining a competitive advantage in your industry. Here are a few things you should know about IP so that you can hang onto that advantage. Your patents have to be filed country by country […]

Does Your Small Business Require an EIN?

Does Your Small Business Require an EIN 1

When someone is starting a small business, this is one of the questions that always comes up. What is an EIN? It stands for Employer Identification Number. The name makes it seem pretty simple. If you are an employer (i.e., your company has employees), then you need it. However, there are also other situations in […]

How to Protect Your Small Business with Employee Contracts

How to Protect Your Small Business with Employee Contracts

If you operate a small business, you may still need a few employees so that you are not working 100% of the time. How can an employment contract protect your business? Here are a few ways: Protect you from a lawsuit – Outlining the terms of work, payment, and termination will help to protect you […]

How to Avoid a Lawsuit with the Help of a Business Attorney

How to Avoid a Lawsuit with the Help of a Business Attorney

A big concern for many small business owners is the threat of a lawsuit. Whether it is over an employee issue, a lease agreement, or a trademark, you want to be sure that you are protected. How can a small business attorney help you to avoid an expensive suit? Here are a few crucial ways: […]

Why Have Contractors Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)?

Why Have Contractors Sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Whether you call it a confidentiality agreement or an NDA, you want this business contract to be a regular part of your dealings with any employees, contractors, or private consultants your company uses. Why is it so important? Defines confidential information – You may feel that anything you tell your employees via email is confidential, […]