The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that protects employees and job candidates against disability-based discrimination. This includes discrimination with regard to employment status and compensation, and harassment in the workplace. There is also a provision concerning the granting of “reasonable accommodations” to allow employees to perform their … [Read more...]
Social media can be a great tool for businesses and there are plenty of inspiring examples of businesses getting it very, very right. Possibly the most shining example of this is still the tweet sent by Oreo during the blackout in the 2013 Super Bowl, which featured a spotlight Oreo and the caption, “You can still dunk in the dark”. It was marketing genius on so many … [Read more...]
Disputes are a part of life, which means that they are a part of business. Simple mathematics can easily prove that the more people are involved with a business, the more likelihood there is that there will be a dispute between two or more of them. In an ideal world, these disputes would be solved by what could be termed informal means, such as a chat over coffee, and in the … [Read more...]
When it comes to starting up a business you really need to think hard about your branding and your domain name. This is what will tell your customers who you are and what you are about. You need it to be smart, to the point and most of all, to portray you as a professional entity. When choosing your name, you need to be careful of other businesses, you don't want a trademark … [Read more...]
Women have made, and are still making, amazing strides in the workplace--and in different industries, from fashion, to science, technology, and business. But it was not always like this. There were darker ages when women in the workplace were not accorded their due respect, or even basic rights, as compared to their male counterparts. They received lower wages despite doing the … [Read more...]
When the day comes to open a real brick-and-mortar business' doors, entrepreneurs feel they've accomplished something colossal—and they have! But it's important not to fall into a false sense of security. New businesses face their most challenging period after opening. Common threats capable of bringing a down new business loom everywhere. Be mindful of these four significant … [Read more...]
While laws may be made with good intentions, the fact still remains that complying with them can be a real challenge for large businesses, let alone small ones. Yet, as the saying goes, “ignorance is no excuse”. To help small-business owners be better informed, the team at Fletcher Day has listed four legal traps into which small businesses could fall. “Free Software” There’s … [Read more...]
There are many authors out there who write as a hobby, then there are those who make writing and publishing their full-time career and hope to make a full-time income from it. Many authors think because they work from home, they don't need to really make their writing a "business" so to speak. While that may be true in a sense, there are a few things that you should consider … [Read more...]
Like domestic marriages, business partnerships can start off well, but over time and for a variety of reasons, the parties involved may choose to go their separate ways. This “corporate divorce” typically involves complex financial interests and more often than not, strong emotions. Whether you’re going into business with a spouse, family members, friends or colleagues, it’s … [Read more...]
Patenting is the most important process when it comes to protecting intellectual property. There are people out there that will use your ideas as their own, so having the government protect your rights is essential. Not everyone is familiar with what to do when submitting a patent, so here is a step-by-step guide to get there. Find Out What Can Be Patented There's a large … [Read more...]
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