Be Calmly Strategic, Not Reactive The response to COVID-19 of quarantining and social isolation has begun to impact virtually every aspect of global commerce and it has not taken that long! Fast-changing business environments have brought a number of new challenges to virtually all business owners and managers. They may include a newly observed lack […]
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These are uncertain times with the stay-at-home and shelter-in-place orders becoming stricter and stricter, attempting to limit the spread of the novel coronavirus, COVID-19. While much focus has been on the inability of many people to earn wages due to their jobs being suspended, small business owners are also struggling if they cannot operate as
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When you have an idea for a startup, it can be tempting to jump right in and start doing business. However, when you start a company in the wrong manner, it is much more likely to fail. The following are some common mistakes that startup owners make that can jeopardize their success. Skipping over the
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Businesses rely on contracts to operate. Owners and agents of a company enter into many different types of agreements, and adherence to these agreements by all parties is essential for everyone to benefit as they should. However, in some cases, parties can disagree about certain terms of a contract, or one party may accuse the
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At the start of each new year, many laws go into effect in California that were passed the previous year, and 2020 is no different. There are several laws becoming effective in 2020 that will affect any businesses that have employees. If you employ anyone, it is important to be in full compliance with these
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You do not have to take any formal steps with the state to begin conducting business. Many people simply begin offering a service, and start receiving money in exchange for that service. You could continue operations as a sole proprietor (one owner) or general partnership (more than one owner) indefinitely. There is no requirement to
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Companies of all types and sizes will have confidential information that arises in the course of business that is vital to the company’s success. It is generally necessary to share certain information with employees or partnering companies and contractors, which presents the risk they will expose the information or use it to their own benefit.
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Many different laws and regulations can apply to corporations, and violations can result in costly penalties and/or liability for the company. Not every corporation has its own compliance department or has the budget or need to form one, though there is another option to ensure you comply with all relevant laws – hiring a corporate
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Many business owners cannot do everything themselves, especially as the enterprise grows. Whether you have too much work for yourself or you need help from someone with specialized skills, hiring one or more employees can be an exciting step for a business owner. However, employees come with many additional compliance issues and responsibilities. It is
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A data breach or another form of cybercrime can hurt your business in many ways. Customers may lose trust in your company and your business reputation and profits can take a hit. You may also face liability for any losses customers suffered due to the exposure of their information, as well as penalties from federal
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