ALL ABOUT BUSINESS
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Contracts Can Trap the Unwary
May 2019 - The most important relationships that businesses have are established by contract, whether it is with employees, customers, suppliers, or service providers. It is important to have someone in your organization read each contract fully, even the dreaded fine print and boiler plate clauses.
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Planning for the Mack Truck
April 2019 - As a business owner, you should keep your responsibilities in order such that someone else could pick up where you left off in case of your sudden disability or death. Here are tips.
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An Update on Background Checks
March 2019 - Background checks are routinely used to help companies in their hiring decisions. However, governments now legislate when checks may be run and how they may be used.
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Business Trends for 2019
February 2019 - Economists expect some growth in 2019. Here are some trends: The Virtual Assistant, Issue Oriented Marketing and Taking a Stand, Data Collection and Security, and Personalization of Services.
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What Keeps Your HR Folks Up at Night
January 2019 - Be aware; avoid costly employment disputes in these areas: Overtime--The Exempt vs. Nonexempt Dilemma / Misclassification of Independent Contractors / Tracking Disability and Family Medical Leave.
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Communicating within Your Organization
December 2018 - Good internal communications are as important as external messaging. Talking to employees is essential for any organization to succeed and is good for productivity and job satisfaction.
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Social Media Postings Can Be a Minefield
November 2018 - Social media can be a minefield. Here are examples of common ways that businesses can be blindsided by social media postings, along with some best practices on handling them.
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Investing in a Privately-Held Company
September 2018 - Before investing in a private company, evaluate by considering the Business Plan (competitors, customers and suppliers, risks, assumptions in financial statements) and the Investment Vehicle.
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The Trump Trade Wars: What It May Mean for Your Company
August 2018 - Tariffs will hurt businesses and consumers as the increases in raw material costs trickle down. Join an industry association or chamber of commerce to stay ahead of the war games.
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Yes, These Rules May Apply To You
July 2018 - Do you import or export goods or otherwise conduct business overseas? You may be overlooking some important government regulations, especially if you are a small- to mid-size company.