If you are a small business owner that sells products then you need a good Sales Contract. The Sales Contract will lay out the price, terms and conditions for the sales of goods, equipment and a host of other products. The actual Sales Contract itself can take the form of… read more →
In order to comply with the gazillion laws out there that regulate small business you need to keep good records. The best way to keep good records is to establish a system that allows you to efficiently and easily retrieve them. You may want to consider categorizing your records in… read more →
There are so many laws on the book, the people who enforce the laws don’t even know the half of them. A million laws, a billion laws and a large portion of them will affect a small business owner in some way, shape or form. You need to be aware… read more →
In the past, polygraphs, more commonly known as lie detector tests, were surprisingly common features of the job application process. Employers would use them to delve into all kinds of personal questions with a prospective employee and then use it in deciding whether or not to hire. All of that… read more →
A business plan can make or break a new small business. Banks, investors and venture capitalists are going to want to read your business plan and it is the first, and most important step, to convincing an investor that your business will succeed. Therefore a business plan needs to be… read more →
If you are starting your own small business one of your biggest concerns is probably how you will have to pay taxes. And if it is not, it should be. Complying with and using the tax laws to your advantage is one of the best ways to ensure your business… read more →
If you are familiar with the real estate business or have a significant amount of capital to start your small business you may consider buying your site instead of renting. All of the normal benefits of real estate ownership accompany the decision to buy for your business. You will build… read more →
If you are a small business who has decided to form an LLC you may be a bit confused on how to go from being a sole proprietor to actually forming an LLC. What stands in your way is what has stood in the way of many men and women… read more →
One of the most important decisions for a small business is deciding where to locate. This decision depends largely on what type of business you are running. A solo insurance agent may choose to work out of a home office, but a retail seller of clothing will probably want a… read more →
There are a number of federal laws and bureaucracies out there that regulate the health and safety practices of small and large businesses. These laws include the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). But similar types of health and safety laws exist on the… read more →