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Take Sexual-Harassment Claims Seriously

Written policies and clear instructions are two ways to protect your business from costly claims.

Author By Mike Coyne

Complying With Immigration Law In Hiring

The safest way to avoid problems under the immigration laws is to understand your responsibilities as an employer.

Author By Mike Coyne

Getting Ready To Sell Your Business

A successful sale of any business requires planning, and some of that planning must start well before the business is even offered for sale. Here are some ideas on how …

Author By Mike Coyne

How to Protect Your Business Secrets

Your trade secrets may consist of customer lists, training manuals, financial records, contracts with distributors, and the like, that would be very valuable to your competition. Keep them secret with …

Author By Mike Coyne

Independent Contractor or Employee?

The Internal Revenue Service has rules for determining whether someone is an employee or an independent contractor.

Author By Mike Coyne

Protect Your Company with a Corporate Minute Book

Corporate minutes can help ensure that owners shield themselves from being held legally responsible for corporate business failures. In addition, they can help quickly settle inevitable shareholder disputes, smooth business …

Author By Mike Coyne

Why your limited liability company needs an operating agreement.

A good operating agreement can be a useful tool for running your business as an LLC.

Author By Mike Coyne

Be Careful with Letters of Intent

Find out why letters of intent may be binding and some practical advice when crafting them.

Author By Mike Coyne

Will Your Business Die With You?

Strategies for leaving your company to family members.

Author By Mike Coyne