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Going solo: 3 quick ways to jumpstart your own legal practice

Ruby

You’ll also need to buy computers, printers, phones, a scanner, dictation recorders, legal software, and client relationship management software. Finding funding Small business loans are an option but require putting up collateral. Each business type comes with its own pros and cons. We’ve got you covered!

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A Freelancer’s Guide to Business Insurance: What You Need to Know

Success

The case eventually ended up being thrown out,” Gobel says, “but not before I ended up with a $1,500 legal fee.” Client contracts sometimes even require you to have freelance business insurance. General liability insurance for freelancers This is the most common insurance that small business owners purchase.

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Can employee ownership improve capitalism?

Work Life

The solid business performance, benefits for workers, and broad appeal should lead more businesses to adopt employee-share ownership structures, but unfortunately the odds are often stacked against employee ownership. Over half of small business owners are near or at retirement age.

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How to Spot Employee Theft and What You Can Do About It

Insperity

Actions can vary from updating your employee handbook to employee termination and legal intervention. One of the biggest mistakes small business owners make is putting one person in charge of the finances. The person paying the bills should never reconcile the bank statement. Many times theft can occur out of opportunity.

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When people are in crisis, can your business come to the rescue?

Ruby

With the recent fires and freezes in states that house our own employees, we know firsthand the crucial roles local businesses serve in getting people back on their feet. After all, disasters impact businesses , too. Gochman was able to contact a plumbing service that could help her quickly. But not everyone is as fortunate.

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How to Choose an Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan

Insperity

There are several types of retirement plans that your small business could potentially offer; each functions differently and carries different benefits. 401(k) is the most well-known retirement plan available to any business. You will be relying heavily on your provider to file legal documents and administer funds.

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paratransit is making me look like a slacker, paying back training costs when we leave, and more

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But in the vast majority of jobs, some flexibility on arrival/departure times would be a reasonable accommodation for someone with a disability who’s dependent on paratransit — reasonable accommodation in both the legal sense and the common-sense sense. The details have not been worked out and she’s in talks with HR and Legal.