Here's an interesting blog post from the Weintrab Firm at The Labor & Employment Law Blog, regarding the efforts of government agencies to crack down on the misclassification of independent contractors. Apparently, the Department of Labor and the Internal Revenue Service will share information about independent contractors. The goal is to improve conditions for these… Continue Reading
Tag Archives: Small Business
Check Before You Hire
Many of the businesses I represent ask me to perform background checks for their prospective employees. While it's not a large aspect of my law practice, I know how to perform the checks and get the proper information. Background checks are excellent ways to gather the appropriate information prior to a negligent hiring lawsuit. I… Continue Reading
“Street Cred” for the Young Entrepreneur
One of the most frustrating events for me is when people fail to take me serious because of my "baby face." This feature haunted me in my job hunt as a young adult, and sometimes haunts me in my professional legal career – it's especially frustrating when a pompous, older attorney pounds his chest like… Continue Reading
The Smart-Enough Entrepreneur
I like to read blog posts from Neil Patel of Quicksprout. Neil's all about marketing helping small or big businesses use the internet to capitalize their internet success. Neil also knows a thing or two about being an entrepreneur. Check out his bio for some reasons why. This post about being "smart enough" as an… Continue Reading
Small Businesses and Divorce
Interestingly enough, according to this story, the US Census Bureau reports couples living in the "Bible Belt" have some of the highest rates of divorce. Although nobody desires that that their marriages fall apart, it's a fact that needs discussion. For small business owners, it's a crucially important consideration in your business contingency planning. Just… Continue Reading
Cyberattacks and Small Businesses
Here's an article from the Free Enterprise blog that opened my eyes and highlighted just how brazen thieves are becoming when it comes to personal information. Cyberattacks are targeting more and more small businesses as thieves comb internet sites for private information. If you're a small business, you need to take adequate and effective precautions… Continue Reading
How Checklists Can Save Your Small Business
I just finished reading The Checklist Manifesto, by Atul Gawande. This is a book I'd suggest every small business owner reads. Too often we complicate our lives by trying to manage (or mismanage) too much. Our problem is that there's so much to do, yet we do not have the ability to manage it all…. Continue Reading
Software (and Music) Piracy and Your Business
I had a discussion this week with an individual who is starting his own business. Since I dabble a bit in the electronic/tech arena, he questioned me about software, hardware, and computer systems. His initial question, and the fodder for this post, was about a "friend" who could give him "an evaluation copy "of a… Continue Reading
Why You Should “Self-Host” Your Business Website
I see a lot of small businesses, especially "mommy bloggers" who use hosting services, such as Blogger, to deliver their content to their customers. While I don't believe there's anything inherently wrong with the concept, and I love the easiness of starting a blog, I do believe there are two important reasons you need to… Continue Reading