Whether you are currently a lawyer or want to enter the profession, you might have considered starting your own firm. You might like the idea of being your own boss, or you might want a bit more flexibility. In that case, you might want to launch your new firm—especially since going solo does not …
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What Is Workers Comp, and Do You Need it for Your Business?
It is the responsibility of the employer to provide a safe working environment for their employees. However, even in the safest workplaces, accidents can still happen. Almost all states across the country require employers to carry worker's comp insurance to cover damages resulting from …
Dividing a Business in Divorce: Here’s What You Need to Know
Couples starting their own business can benefit quite a lot, particularly if both partners have the knowledge and skills for that particular industry. Plus, if you are in this situation and you are running a business together, you have the option of spending more time as a couple. You might not be …
My Employee Is Suing Me. What Should I do?
Sometimes, businesses get sued by their employees for specific reasons. The employer mistreated the employee in some way, which led to the employee seeking the lawsuit. If you’re a small business and you didn’t expect this to happen, you probably have no idea what to do. However, it’s important to …
Who Pays for Workers’ Compensation Benefits?
The possibility that a worker might suffer an injury while on the job is ever-present. No matter how safe the business is or how many precautions and safeguards are implemented, accidents are bound to happen. When it does, workers’ compensation insurance covers medical expenses related to a …
5 Professional Services for Growing Start-Ups
As you launch your startup, your primary concern will be to save as much money as possible without sacrificing the services upon which you'll need to rely. While there are some things you and your employees will have to do personally, you can save money by outsourcing non productive services. It's …
