Ruby

MARCH 15, 2020

Dear small business owner, We know you’re busy, so we’ll make this quick: You deserve a lot of love right now. You’ve dedicated your life to your business, putting in the work, quietly making the world run. Without you, we couldn’t find medical care, legal aid, or financial help. We wouldn’t have food.

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Success

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

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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Insperity

JULY 22, 2014

To be eligible for a premium tax credit, citizens and legal residents must satisfy the following criteria: Have household income between 100-400 percent of the federal poverty line (FPL); for 2014 subsidies , the FPL for employees living in all states except Hawaii and Alaska is $11,490 for an individual and $23,550 for a family of four.

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Work Life

APRIL 4, 2024

Consequently, retiring business owners looking to sell their business to their employees often find accessing needed financial, legal and other supports to be challenging. Indeed, many retiring business owners will not even consider this option, as none of their advisors are likely to mention it.

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Finance Small Business Banking Government 98

Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Legal Team. Contract a small business specialist to help with trademark and licensing needs. Also, did you know there are services that provided lawyer-prepared legal templates? You can get them all from legal services. Contracts, NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies. This one is my favorite.

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Jen Lawrence

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Legal Team. Contract a small business specialist to help with trademark and licensing needs. Also, did you know there are services that provided lawyer-prepared legal templates? You can get them all from legal services. Contracts, NDAs, Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policies. This one is my favorite.

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Bookkeeping Legal Project Management Small Business 130

Success

MAY 5, 2023

There are a variety of exciting titles coming out this summer for small-business leaders and entrepreneurs. Legal Guide for Starting & Running a Small Business (18th ed.) Here are some of the most promising new releases: 1.

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C-Suite Assistants

AUGUST 12, 2024

As a business owner, you have many responsibilities, from overseeing daily business operations and marketing and sales campaigns to creating a business plan, financial management and bookkeeping, customer service, and ensuring legal compliance. Some owners will try to handle everything with a small staff.

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Work Life

APRIL 23, 2024

“This rule in particular could affect workers’ livelihoods and the viability of small businesses and startups.” The rule will almost certainly face legal challenges, which could delay its implementation. ” A variety of studies indicate that about one in five workers are subject to noncompete clauses.

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Insperity

AUGUST 30, 2018

The current patchwork of states across the country with legalized marijuana (medical and recreational) is sure to cause headaches for employers. The most common misconception among small business owners relates to “employment at will” regulations. Many states already lay out these obligations. Employment at will.

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Success

MAY 6, 2024

So, I created a digital product that was a guide to running your business from a legal perspective. It was 10 chapters called Small Business Bodyguard. RR: My legal clients were asking me how I was getting my practice to grow so fast. I launched that in July 2013… [and] earned $80,000.

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Work Life

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

For example, in some high-poverty sub-Saharan African countries, as many as two out of three adults operate or are in the process of starting their own business. Such small businesses are arguably the backbone of many developing economies, where over 50% of the population can be in poverty. These often attract criticism.

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Office Space

APRIL 18, 2024

Small businesses may rely on paper timesheets, manual schedules, and Excel spreadsheets that can be used to manually record presence, but these outdated options are time-consuming and prone to human error. Uphold Legal Standards. Involve Employees. Address any concerns openly.

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WELCOA

JULY 26, 2023

The group purchasing cooperative must coordinate with an insurance carrier’s wellness program data processing systems to enable the group purchasing cooperative to effectively provide guidance to eligible association members, eligible small businesses, eligible employees and eligible dependents regarding targeted wellness programs.

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Insperity

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

For small business owners, there are several benefits to choosing a CPEO over a non-certified PEO, including: CPEOs are solely liable for the payment of federal employment taxes on wages it pays to worksite employees. CPA-affirmed documentation that they remit employment taxes in a timely manner.

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AdminDroid

OCTOBER 16, 2023

As the feature prevents the signer from disavowing their commitments, this would be helpful in legal, financial, and regulatory contexts documents. Disadvantages of Digital Signatures Digital e-signatures might not be legally recognized in all countries or for all types of documents.

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Workplace Insight

JULY 25, 2024

It claims that these risks are exacerbated by a lack of transparency that is hampering efforts to address biases, remove harmful content, and ensure compliance with legal standards. The rising price of high-quality AI training data excludes potential innovators like small businesses and academia.

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Ruby

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

But smaller businesses rarely have the peoplepower to answer calls after-hours—let alone the bandwidth to engage with online visitors. However, for those in the legal, medical, and home service industries, calls can—and often do—come in at any time of the day or night. The post Does your business need to be 24/7? Have questions?

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Ruby

MAY 30, 2023

But learning the ropes of the legal profession requires plenty of mundane drudge work. As Above the Law notes, because of online legal service providers, “Many law firms that once did nothing more than prepare documents for clients are finding that there’s less of a need for the services that they provide.” Are you experienced?

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Ruby

MARCH 28, 2022

In today’s small business landscape, women-owned businesses are leading the way. Women are starting as many businesses as anyone, and women of color are starting businesses at a faster pace than any other demographic. Their first national conference will be held in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 13, 2022.

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

Ensure compliance with all relevant HR documentation and legal requirements. As you bring an employee back to work, be careful to comply with all relevant federal and state legal requirements: 1. Identify essential functions of the job. Determine the employee’s current capabilities and restrictions. Workers’ compensation statutes.

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Ruby

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Once the chat ends, Ruby sends the update to the business owner for follow-up action. Scenario #2: The worried legal client A legal client is worried about a financial matter in their pending case. Let me gather your contact details and I’ll share the information with your legal team right away! CUSTOMER : What’s up?

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Ruby

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Speaking of the size of your business, let’s take a closer look at how different operations can leverage the benefits of a needs-based approach: Benefits for small businesses Small businesses are anything but small when it comes to their impact on people’s lives. We help with that too.

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Insperity

JUNE 22, 2017

It also provides legal protection for business owners , including protection from employee injury lawsuits. Sometimes referred to as errors and omissions (E&O) insurance, professional liability insurance is a must for business owners who work directly with customers offering services or advice. Professional liability.

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Vantage Circle

AUGUST 27, 2020

Restructuring is the act of changing the business model of an organization to transform it for the better. These changes can be legal, operational processes, ownership, etc. A buyout is wherein a party acquires the rights of a controlling interest in the business for a sum of money. Legal Restructuring. Financials.

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Success

OCTOBER 26, 2021

If you left a high-paying job to start a business of your own, you deserve credit for your boldness and willingness to follow your dreams. Estimates suggest that most small business owners make an average of $40,000 a year in their first five years in business. All investing involves risk. Photo by @dina2378/Twenty20.

Finance 111

Finance Salary Legal Consulting 111

Ruby

MARCH 22, 2022

Many legal professionals have found they’re as efficient (or more) working from home as they would be in a conventional office, while saving significantly on overhead. We were able to ensure her legal operations were automated, self-regulating, and cost-effective, making it easy for her to start traveling.

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Success

JUNE 17, 2022

“You have a very limited amount of time to get a potential customer’s attention and answer key questions about what your business does,” says Mark Joyner, author of a book on business naming called The Irresistible Offer: How to Sell Your Product or Service in 3 Seconds or Less. Is it legally available? Is it easy to say?

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Insperity

APRIL 14, 2016

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. Alert law enforcement if legal action is required. Many times theft can occur out of opportunity.

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Work Life

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

It also secured workers the right to take legal action against their employer if necessary. As companies scrambled to comply with the Pump Act, which went into effect in April 2023, many of them turned to solutions like the lactation pods popularized by Mamava, which range in price from about $10,000 to $25,000.

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Launch Work Places

AUGUST 19, 2024

Flexible, productive, and professional workplace options are key to managing your workload and maintaining a strong business reputation. And, for many solopreneurs and small businesses, a virtual office is the perfect solution. Business Legitimacy Another key benefit of a virtual office is business compliance and legitimacy.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

If you find something suspicious, contact your legal counsel about next steps. In addition, you may have grounds for legal action against the former employee. Small businesses that do not have dedicated security roles can contact the National Cybersecurity Alliance for additional information on security checkups and tools.

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Insperity

MARCH 17, 2014

There are some legal compliance issues associated with pre-employment screenings and assessments, so employers should consult a legal counselor before implementing them. Some states, including Louisiana , Massachusetts and California , offer assistance programs for small business employee training.

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Ruby

NOVEMBER 13, 2020

All year, small business owners have exemplified this trait. Faced with the COVID-19 pandemic and the various turmoil 2020 has wrought, small business owners have found new ways to continue serving their customers and clients. 2020 has been a hell of a year.

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Ruby

JUNE 29, 2021

Many business owners and professionals can’t or choose not to pick up the phone, sending most—if not all—calls to voicemail. In fact: 64% of phone calls to small businesses don’t get answered. 70% of small businesses miss over half of all calls they receive. But you don’t need statistics.

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Ruby

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

For small businesses, an employee buyout often focuses on the sale of the company’s assets.” Liquidate the business’s assets and close the doors for good. But unless you exit businesses on a regular basis, you’re not an expert on exiting businesses—so get in touch with the financial and legal wizards who are.

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Small Business Sales Consulting Finance 52

Ruby

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Each of these comes with its own advantages, but more importantly, each gives potential callers a very different impression of your business. Toll-free number—AKA “The Big Fish” “For legal help that’s a bar above the rest, call 1-800-555-555.” Official-sounding and easy to remember—now that’s a business number ready for TV and radio!

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