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Creating an Attractive Company Culture
Recruiting top talent to your company is a goal for many businesses. However, not all businesses know what it takes to actually do that. It is not always easy to figure out the right and wrong thing to do, but one major part of the equation is......
Dispute Resolution: The Benefits of an Arbitration Agreement
No one ever wants to deal with a conflict within their business, but that does not mean it never happens. Unfortunately, there are disputes between business partners all the time, and many of them would like to avoid going to court if they......
Pass-Through Taxation 101
As a business owner, whether you have been a business owner for some time or you are just now starting out, you have likely experienced many tax components. Initially, you have to choose the type of entity you want your business to be, but......
Employee Confidentiality Agreements: What They Are and What to Include
If your business or organization has confidential or proprietary information that you need to protect, an employee confidentiality agreement can help preserve the integrity of your data. Whether you want to protect proprietary processes, your......
Hiring Employees in California: An Overview of Important Laws
It is great to own your own business. Being the boss comes with a lot of perks. It also comes with a lot of federal and state laws with which you must comply. If you violate a California state employment law, you could pay a hefty fine, have......
Bankruptcy: What You Need to Know
If you are overwhelmed with debt and live pay check to pay check, hoping nothing goes amiss, you are not alone. In 2016, nearly 800,000 people filed for bankruptcy so they could relieve themselves of their financial burdens and get a fresh......
Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Everything You Need to Know
If you are struggling with debts and simply cannot catch up, then bankruptcy can give you a fresh start. It is important to understand how the bankruptcy process works and what can and cannot be discharged under bankruptcy before proceeding.......
Using LLCs for Estate Planning
An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is a business entity that is separate and apart from its owner(s). It offers asset protection and a less complicated tax and formal structure than a corporation. Small businesses and individuals often use......
Starting a Business with a Partner: Pros, Cons, and How-Tos
Starting any business can be a huge undertaking. However, starting a business with a partner can be even trickier because you have two people that are likely both very passionate about the company and may have differing opinions about certain......
How Can Business Owners Use Trusts to Their Advantage?
Protecting your business assets is imperative, especially if you are planning for future generations to take over the business. Incorporating your business or setting up a limited liability company (LLC) provides some personal protection, but......