Many business owners and managers feel comfortable negotiating the general terms of computer agreements. Often, the purchase or rental of computer equipment or software seems like any other acquisition of office equipment.  The stakes, however, are dramatically higher when computers are involved.  

Whether you are leasing or purchasing the software or hardware, having...

 

It is often a good idea for a business to develop an employee handbook, which sets forth the company's policies regarding vacation, sick leave, holidays, benefits, and the like.  The advantage of putting this type of information into one handbook, which is given to all employees, is that you are keeping...

 

 

Terminating an employee is always a difficult job for an employer.  One of the biggest concerns an employer may have is that the employee will sue the company for wrongful termination.  There are some things an employer can do to reduce the chances of litigation.  First, the company should have a clear, written policy...

Unfortunately, not getting paid promptly, or at all, for services or products supplied is a common problem experienced by businesses.. There are a number of simple steps a business owner can take in order to decrease the occurrences of such non-payment, without resorting to...

New business owners are often concerned about liability, and rightly so.  Once a business begins operations, or even before it, one should consider what type of legal entity should be formed in order to protect the owner(s) from personal liability.  The two most common choices are corporations and limited liability companies.  There are two...

More and more business owners are deciding that purchasing a building for their business use is a better option than leasing space.  While real estate prices are currently at a high level, there has been a renewed confidence in the strength of the real estate market in general. 

Once you have decided on a...

                                                                   

While it would be wonderful if business could be conducted on a hand-shake, the unfortunate reality is that informality...

It is extremely important, from time to time, to take a break from the rapid pace of business and devote some attention to the future and your long-term goals.  Whether you are at a stage in life where you are just beginning to grow your business, or you are at a point where you...

Both the purchase and sale of a business can be quite an emotional experience. Leaving the business which you have started and/or spent many years building may be quite difficult. You may believe that it is more valuable than most would appreciate. On the other hand, if you are buying a...