How an NDA Protects Your Business When You Work With Freelancers

How an NDA Protects Your Business When You Work with Freelancers 1

As a small business owner, it makes more sense for you to work with freelancers rather than to hire many in-house employees for things you don’t require every day. However, certain risks come along with hiring a freelance. For example, they may not have the same kind of vested interest in seeing your business succeed […]

How to Find the Best Attorney for Your Small Business

How to Find the Best Attorney for Your Small Business 1

From business formation to contracts and agreements to intellectual property protection, there are many reasons for small business owners to have an attorney. How can you hire the right firm? Here are a few things to look for: A focus on small businesses – Law firms have varying specialties. You want a firm that specializes […]

Does Your Small Business Require an EIN?

Does Your Small Business Require an EIN 1

When someone is starting a small business, this is one of the questions that always comes up. What is an EIN? It stands for Employer Identification Number. The name makes it seem pretty simple. If you are an employer (i.e., your company has employees), then you need it. However, there are also other situations in […]

Common Small Business Contracts and Agreements

Common Small Business Contracts and Agreements 1

If you want to protect your small business, you can’t just shake hands on agreements. Here are some business contracts that all small business owners should know about. NDA – Non-Disclosure Agreements allow you to maintain company secrets. Sometimes an employee or independent contractor will get to know privileged information while performing work for the […]

Three Reasons to Focus on IP Protection Early in Your Business Model

Three Reasons to Focus on IP Protection Early in Your Business Model 1

When you are forming a business, one of the things you have to take time to develop is your intellectual property (IP). What will you call your brand? What will your logo look like? Do you have any software, equipment, or other innovations to patent? You want to be sure to retain the copyright to […]

3 Ways Employee Contracts Help Secure Your Small Business

3 Ways Employee Contracts Help Secure Your Small Business 1

Having an employee contract can make a significant difference for small business owners who find themselves in a bad situation. While you always hope a new employee is going to work out, that’s just not the way things always play out. Here are three times that an employee contract could save your company from a […]