If you are the owner of a business or just curious about data security and the protection of your personal data, you might have stumbled across the term GDPR. Business owners definitely need to be aware of what this is and why it’s important. But even if you don’t own a business, the GDPR could […]
Legal services can be a hard sell. This is due to several challenges that get in the way of many a law firm’s desire to achieve better growth numbers. For sure, an industry that has been around for centuries is no stranger to obstacles. It merely adapts to the trends in technology and uses these […]
Your company’s name, logo, tagline, and other marks are the heart and soul of your business identity. They set your brand apart from the competition, becoming more recognizable as your reputation and business grows. Discovering someone is using your marks or elements that appear confusingly similar to them can be surprising and upsetting. Rather than […]
We’re almost at the one-year countdown to the day when the UK leaves the EU. With March 29th 2017 the day when Prime Minister Theresa May invoked Article 50 of the Lisbon Treaty, the UK now has a schedule to exit from the economic and political partnership come March 29th 2019. There’s still so much […]
Each year, there are nearly 3 million of job accidents. If you are a business owner, you know all too well how much work goes into keeping employees safe. While you may have a variety of safeguards in place to prevent these incidents, in some cases they are unavoidable. When these accidents occur, it is […]
Registering a business can be challenging at the best of times. It can be even harder when trying to do so in a foreign country. Administrative hassles and red tape abound, with many not always apparent from the off. To cut out the headache, we’ve examined the basics required when setting up a company in […]
If you’re like many successful business leaders, you have at least one great idea for a product floating around in your head. But taking that idea and turning it into an actual product can be overwhelming. That’s why we’re taking you from prototype to production with this guide to manufacturing. Keep reading to learn the […]
A lot of small business owners feel that background checks are unnecessary. They feel this are too costly and expensive. But that is not the case. This could save you a lot of money in the future and prevent you from legal problems. Small businesses are run like a small tightly knit family where each […]
Employing a full-time attorney for your company’s growing needs not only usually saves money, it can help foster peace of mind, as well. It’s why more and more businesses are turning to in-house counsel rather than sourcing out all their legal needs. Think about it: Doesn’t it make sense to seek advice from someone who […]
Losing cases such as product liability claims can end up ruining a company’s reputation. That’s why it is important to have a legal plan to appeal such cases if the plaintiff wins or if they lost an are appealing the verdict. Although your company may have attorneys that represented your interests during the case, during […]
As a business owner, you’re aware that you always need to have a plan for everything. You need to have a back- up plan for your primary method, and a contingency plan for unpredictable variables. You don’t just focus yourself on gaining profit, but also ensuring that your business is stable and continually growing. You […]
Imagine you’re an entrepreneur. This means you have a product or service to sell and need to create a company to bring it to market. In the simplest terms there are three options on how to accomplish this structure: Sole Proprietorship—You “hang out your shingle” and open your doors Partnership—You enter into an agreement with […]
Whether on the job or in an accident, getting an injury is a costly mistake. Depending on the severity of your injury, you could need to take weeks off work to fully recover. In addition to the lost wages, you’ll also have to pay hospital bills, physical therapy fees, and potentially prescription costs. Not to […]
Nobody wants to undergo any sort of legal battle, but it unfortunately comes with the territory of running a business. Think about it. You’re interacting with people day-in and day-out. Mistakes and oversights happen. Combine this with a relatively sue-happy society and you have a recipe for trouble if you don’t have all of your […]
If you have an idea for a product or service that people want or need, it may be a good idea to start your own company. However, there are many questions that you need to ask yourself prior to starting that business. One of those questions is whether to structure the company as a corporation […]
When buying or selling corporate assets, there are a number of important implications that you need to be aware of, each relating to the type of transaction you are considering. Whether you own a large corporation or a small business, your corporate assets are likely to be highly valuable and important to you, so any […]
