Creating a separate legal entity for your business can help protect your personal assets from company debts and liabilities. A limited liability company is a popular choice for small business owners that offers simple, flexible operational requirements and tax...
After coming to an initial agreement on an ongoing business relationship with a long-sought-after client in San Jose, you may rest easy with the assumption that your new partner remains locked into your agreement as long as your organization fulfills its terms. Such...
California business owners like you value your business connections. It is important for you to avoid burning your bridges. It is crucial to create support networks. Unfortunately though, disputes still happen. What you do to resolve a dispute depends, in part, on...
Once you created a successful business, you may have felt as if you had fulfilled a lifelong dream. Many entrepreneurs only hope to reach a point in their business careers where they can feel a sense of stability and growth with their ventures. While you certainly...
California business owners make many decisions in the process of starting up a business. One of the first things one must decide on is the type of business entity to form. Each type has its own benefits and drawbacks. A Limited Liability Company is one of the most...
Many people focus on how unenforceable non-compete agreements can be. In fact, in California, unlike in many other states, employers generally cannot enforce non-competition agreements with their former employees. The main exception in California is if the departing...
Litigation could adversely affect your company in many ways. We often see these cases take up a significant amount of a business owner's time, cause a lot of stress and bring significant financial repercussions. However, you may see other consequences, too, especially...
Recent California legislation has altered the criteria for designating hires as employees or independent contractors. The financial repercussions of worker misclassification can be expensive, so this is probably a good time to re-evaluate your workforce's status. ...
When it comes to running a business, you know that there are many things you need to have in place in order to succeed. One of these things is a solid risk mitigation and risk management plan. Preventing your business from suffering due can require you to pay...
A big part of business strategy is knowing the laws of the places one is conducting trade. California has a long history of legislating the business environment, from early labor protections to modern reactions to the tech industry.One of the most recent business laws...