Updates In Our World
Get the inside scoop on what’s going on in our world, as well as some tips and tricks for handling situations across some of our focus areas.
What You Need to Know about Articles of Organization
The limited liability company (LLC) is a popular entity structure among small business owners that provides governance and taxation flexibility and shields personal assets from business liabilities. To enjoy the benefits and legal protections of an LLC, however,...
Legal Considerations As You Ramp Up Your Cybersecurity
The internet has been a game changer for small businesses, allowing them to reach new markets, hire nonlocal talent, and compete with larger companies. Not having an online presence where customers can discover and interact with your business is now almost...
What to Know about Limited Liability As You Grow Your Business
Starting a business involves a certain amount of inherent risk. There are no guarantees that the founders of a company will get along, a product or service will sell, or market conditions or competitors will not create unforeseen problems. While entrepreneurs must be...
How to End Your LLC
When you started your limited liability company (LLC), the last thing you probably had on your mind was ending it. Many LLCs are created for specific purposes, however, and when that purpose has been served, its members may think about winding up the company. LLCs may...
Pass-Through Taxation: What You Need to Know
Most US businesses have a pass-through taxation structure: they are not subject to corporate tax. Instead, they have their income “pass through” to their owners to be taxed on their individual income tax returns. Pass-through businesses have simpler filing and a lower...
How to Handle an Employee’s Injury on the Job
On-the-job injuries are an unfortunate reality for many employers. Every year, millions of employees suffer injuries and illnesses in the workplace. While some industries have a higher risk of harm than others, you can expect to deal with an injured worker at some...
Business Continuity Plans: What You Need to Know
The COVID-19 pandemic served as a major wake-up call to businesses that operational threats can emerge anytime. If downtime lasts more than a few days, the chances that a business will fail are high. Yet many companies have no business continuity plan. Business...
Considerations before Becoming a Minority Owner
Becoming a minority owner in a business can give you the opportunity to help a business grow and share in its success without the management responsibilities. Minority owners may be brought in to facilitate growth, perform acquisitions, or achieve other strategic...
Hiring Gig Workers to Expand Your Business
The nature of work is changing. Gone are the days when employees stayed with one company for decades. Today’s workers tend to change jobs every few years. Many favor working from home over going to an office. And a growing workforce contingent is foregoing an...