Don't be fooled by false assurances: what's written down is what you agreed to. Period.

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Be prepared for business partners that decide to jump ship.

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Designating someone to sign on your behalf can make your life easier, but it comes with its own complications. 

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Your business is probably subject to a patchwork of state privacy laws. Here's what most of them cover.

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When you hire a new employee, you’re required to enter their name and social security on a form W-2. But what if your new employee is from outside the United States and is still waiting on their social security number? That’s actually no problem — the government has a process in place to account for […]

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If you’ve never hired an attorney before, the process can be unnerving. Here’s what to look for.

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Your first move is to get the board of directors together for an organizational meeting.

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Guest Post by: Alyssa Kutach, MSHRM, SHRM-CP Have you ever been sitting at your desk at work, just stewing with anger because you and your co-worker got in a tiff over a work assignment? Workplace conflict is all too common in the workforce these days, but is seemingly passed over or swept under the rug […]

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What laws does a business owner have to follow? If you’re a business owner in Austin, Texas, you’ve got other things on your mind than the red tape in the way of your success. Where would you even begin? Here’s a summary of some laws that might apply to you if you own a business. […]

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A ransomware attack recently took down the entire Texas appellate court system. Learn these simple strategies to protect your business from similar attacks.

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