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24Jan
Entrepreneur Workshop in Cranberry Township Expanded for 2018
0 CommentsKM&A Managing Partner David Manes will lead the Entrepreneur Workshop at BCCC’s campus in Cranberry Township on Thursday, February 22,... Read More →
11Apr
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Dollar General Corporation, Woodrow Davis, and Pamela Biegel
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 11, 2016 Kraemer, Manes & associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Dollar General, Woodrow... Read More →
29Feb
KM&A’s Sean Ruppert Teaching Startup Seminar at CMU
0 CommentsKM&A Attorney Sean Ruppert will be teaching a seminar for startups at CMU next month focusing on insurance issues. The class is offered... Read More →
01Feb
KM&A Files Lawsuit Against Eaton Corporation
0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 1, 2015 Kraemer, Manes & Associates, LLC “KM&A” has filed a complaint against Eaton Corporation in... Read More →
23Jun
The “Sideline Activity” Exception
0 CommentsWill having a side job render me ineligible for unemployment benefits? According to Section 402(h) of the Pennsylvania unemployment law... Read More →
23Jun
What makes an Independent Contractor?
0 CommentsAn independent contractor is an individual who provides some sort of service for another person but differs from an employee.... Read More →
09May
How Do You Form an LLC?
0 CommentsForming an LLC or Limited Liability Company can be a complicated process for some individuals. However, the process can be... Read More →
07Apr
No written contract? No problem!
0 CommentsNo written contract? No problem! Sometimes at least… Most Americans and many business people believe that in order to enforce a... Read More →
07Apr
How hiring an attorney can benefit an entrepreneur
0 CommentsStarting a new small business can be an extremely difficult task. There are likely hundreds of things to be done... Read More →
31Mar
Quality employees: finding and hiring them
0 CommentsThere are many keys to success in running a small business, such as good accounting, proper market research, but none... Read More →
31Mar
Using credit, personal guarantees and security interests to protect your small business
0 CommentsMost small businesses, at one time or another are likely to have problems with their customers. One frequent issue is... Read More →
31Mar
The art of the interview: an employer’s guide to the right questions
0 CommentsMost people have gone through the nerve-wracking experience of sitting through an interview at some time or another. However, as... Read More →
31Mar
Collections: collecting nonpayment on your own and using an agency if necessary
0 CommentsSometimes you have to resort to tougher measures to get payment from your customer. The following will provide you with... Read More →
31Mar
Reducing the risk of customer nonpayment for small business owners
0 CommentsUnless your customer pays you in cash at the time of sale, you will probably encounter a number of situations... Read More →
31Mar
Background checks for prospective employees
0 CommentsSo you have interviewed the ideal person for the job. You want to extend an offer and hire them on... Read More →
31Mar
Providing warranties: the how and when
0 CommentsThe best way to handle customer problems is to avoid them in the first place. The information provided here may... Read More →
31Mar
Customer payment policies: using them to your advantage
0 CommentsMost small businesses, at one time or another are likely to have problems with their customers. One frequent issue is... Read More →
24Mar
Distributor agreements: the key to successful distribution
0 CommentsIn many small businesses, the key to success is how well you can distribute your product. If you are selling... Read More →
24Mar
Purchase order: another tool in your small business tool kit
0 CommentsIf you are buying products or materials from another company, you can often accomplish this purchase with a simple purchase... Read More →
24Mar
License Agreements: How they work and how to use one
0 CommentsA license typically gives you the right, and sometimes the obligation, to use someone else’s asset or right, or gives... Read More →
23Mar
Sales contracts: drafting a good one for your small business
0 CommentsIf you are a small business owner that sells products then you need a good Sales Contract. The Sales Contract... Read More →
16Mar
Keeping Good Records for Your Business
0 CommentsIn order to comply with the gazillion laws out there that regulate small business you need to keep good records.... Read More →
16Mar
New small business owners beware: avoiding legal issues
0 CommentsThere are so many laws on the book, the people who enforce the laws don’t even know the half of... Read More →
07Mar
Lie detector tests: can your employer require you to take one?
0 CommentsIn the past, polygraphs, more commonly known as lie detector tests, were surprisingly common features of the job application process.... Read More →
07Mar
Business plan: how to draft a successful one
0 CommentsA business plan can make or break a new small business. Banks, investors and venture capitalists are going to want... Read More →
06Mar
Business taxes for starters
0 CommentsIf you are starting your own small business one of your biggest concerns is probably how you will have to... Read More →
18Feb
Small business startup tips: buying a site for your business
0 CommentsIf you are familiar with the real estate business or have a significant amount of capital to start your small... Read More →
18Feb
LLC hurdles: doing the paperwork and getting it filed
0 CommentsIf you are a small business who has decided to form an LLC you may be a bit confused on... Read More →
15Feb
Leasing a site for your business: critical terms to know for lease contracts
0 CommentsOne of the most important decisions for a small business is deciding where to locate. This decision depends largely on... Read More →
14Feb
Pennsylvania-specific health and safety laws: a quick guide for small business
0 CommentsThere are a number of federal laws and bureaucracies out there that regulate the health and safety practices of small... Read More →
10Feb
What is business travel and when can you deduct for it?
0 CommentsIf you often travel overnight for business the tax laws allow you to deduct for airfare, hotels and other business... Read More →
08Feb
Quick chart: requirements for a home office deduction
0 CommentsAsk yourself these questions and work your way down: Is part of your home used in connection with a trade... Read More →
08Feb
Bookkeeping and accounting tips for your small business
0 CommentsOne of the most important parts of getting your small business started, and making sure it runs successfully, is keeping... Read More →
07Feb
Home businesses and operating expenses: learn to save money
0 CommentsIf you run a home business your biggest source of deductions is most likely going to be your operating expenses.... Read More →
07Feb
Serving safe food in a restaurant: the least you need to know as small business owner
0 CommentsWhen it comes to selling food in a restaurant there are many laws and obligations that come with the business.... Read More →
06Feb
Tax savings on start-up costs: how to save on start-up expenses for new small businesses
0 CommentsIt costs money to get a new small business up and running. A lot of it. But luckily, when it... Read More →
06Feb
What if my employer fails to pay my wages? WPCL to the rescue
0 CommentsMany people in this country work from paycheck to paycheck, relying on each and every check to make enough money... Read More →
04Feb
Is the IRS coming for your home business?
0 CommentsIn order to claim home business deductions, you must actually be running a business from your home. This seems obvious.... Read More →
04Feb
Home business tax deductions: the basics
0 CommentsWhen you run your own small business, you have a right to take tax deductions. It is one way in... Read More →
02Feb
Contract primer for small businesses: exceptions to the general rules
0 CommentsAs a small business owner you will need to know the basics of contract formation. This is true for your... Read More →
01Feb
Insurance for your small business: the least that you need to know
0 CommentsThere are not that many laws that require a business to have insurance. However, if you do not have insurance,... Read More →
01Feb
Independent Contractors: advantages and disadvantages of hiring
0 CommentsAs a small business owner, one way to avoid problems with employees and taxes at the same time is to... Read More →
31Jan
Who qualifies as a tipped employee and why does it matter?
0 CommentsTipping, tip pooling and tip sharing is widespread throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry. In many ways it is a... Read More →
30Jan
Overtime requirements of the FLSA
0 CommentsThe Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that regulates the standards for wages and overtime pay... Read More →
24Jan
How to handle drugs and alcohol in the workplace
0 CommentsThere is no law that prevents an employer from regulating and combatting drug and alcohol use in the workplace. There... Read More →
24Jan
Most common ways to structure your business: advantages and disadvantages. Part Two
0 CommentsBelow is a list of five of the most common business structures, along with some of the main advantages and... Read More →
23Jan
What is a trademark and how do they work?
0 CommentsMcDonald’s, Apple, Exxon, Buick. These are the names of companies that we know well. They are instantly recognizable. When we... Read More →
21Jan
Be ready: the IRS audits small businesses three times more often than individuals
0 CommentsWhen starting your own small business you may attract all kinds of new attention. Your business may be featured in... Read More →
21Jan
Cash is king: accepting cash at your small business
0 CommentsThere are three primary ways in which a small business can get paid: cash, credit cards and checks. Each method... Read More →
19Jan
Finding startup money for a new small business: Part 3
0 CommentsMany people dream of starting a small business. Few people actually do it. The largest obstacle for many is raising... Read More →
19Jan
Finding startup money for a new small business: Part 2
0 CommentsMany people dream of starting a small business. Few people actually do it. The largest obstacle for many is raising... Read More →
17Jan
Corporate structure: do you know how corporations are organized?
0 CommentsWe all interact with corporations on a daily basis. Have you been to Wal-Mart lately or bought gas from an... Read More →
11Jan
Why your small business can benefit from progressive discipline
0 CommentsMotivating employees who are having trouble at work can be a difficult thing to do. Firing them can be even... Read More →
10Jan
OSHA and keeping your workplace safe
0 CommentsNo employer wants a dangerous workplace. Besides the basic human desire of not wanting to see another person harmed, a... Read More →
07Jan
Snow and Ice Reminds Small Businesses to Avoid Slip and Fall Liability
0 CommentsIf you own a small business with a storefront, sidewalk, or parking lot, a “slip and fall” accident is a... Read More →
03Jan
What is discrimination in the workplace?
0 CommentsTitle VII of the Civil Rights Act defines discrimination in the workplace. Title VII is a federal law and it... Read More →
01Jan
When are Businesses Liable for an Injury Caused by a Snowy and Icy Slip and Fall?
0 CommentsHere is a typical slip and fall case: a grandmother leaves her house on a snowy winter day to go... Read More →
29Dec
How to Know when a Contract has been Formed?
0 CommentsWhat is a contract? A contract is an agreement or promise between two parties that is legally enforceable. Contracts are... Read More →
26Dec
How do you Incorporate your Business in PA?
0 CommentsHow to incorporate your business in PA. You can incorporate your business in PA by contacting an attorney and having... Read More →
31Oct
Small business liability for snowy slip and fall injuries
0 CommentsA grandmother leaves her house on a snowy winter day to go shopping at the local supermarket. As she pulls... Read More →
17Oct
Which legal form is right for your small business?
0 CommentsThe average person who is starting their own business may not be aware of the variety of different business forms... Read More →
10Oct
Acting as a sole proprietorship has hidden costs for startups
0 CommentsWhen you start your own business without creating a separate legal entity, you are considered a sole proprietorship. A sole... Read More →
20Sep
Small businesses beware: oral promises may be legally enforceable
0 CommentsImagine for a second that you are a new small business owner trying to get your startup graphic design company... Read More →
16Sep
Three tips for choosing the right name for your startup
0 CommentsChoosing the name of your startup company can be a frustrating first step, but don’t let any difficulty in the... Read More →
09Sep
The Right Pittsburgh Startup Lawyer
0 CommentsKM&A was recently invited to visit Colorado and saw firsthand the vibrant tech community of Boulder. The purpose was simple: how... Read More →
02Aug
Why we love working with small businesses
0 CommentsBeto’s Pizza on Banksville Road is a delicious example of why we love working with small businesses. You have probably... Read More →