Coming up with a unique business plan can be an extremely challenging endeavor. Often, individuals put many hours into creating ways to satisfy customer needs to the highest standard. As a result, unique ideas and concepts are frequently worth trying to protect. A...
The people who work for your company have inside information about how you operate. They get to know your current staff and may also know your clients or customers. Once a worker leaves your company, they can do substantial harm to your business with the knowledge...
As a business owner, there probably aren't any two days that are exactly alike. Unpredictable situations will arise, on occasion, that you must address. One of the best things that you can do to be prepared for whatever curveballs life may throw at you is to have a...
No one wants to work in an intimidating environment. Being the subject of intimidation or threats can take a toll on the employee’s health, career, and even finances. Generally, intimidation in the workplace is illegal and can result in criminal as well as civil...
Many employers hand their employees an employment handbook only to see them thumb through it to assess its length before placing it in a drawer, never to pick it up again. It leaves many employers wondering if there's any value in drafting such a document if their...
Starting a company with a business partner means that you have support and more resources than you would have if you tried to do everything on your own. Your partner can bring a fresh perspective and their experience to help you grow your business into a successful...
An employee handbook often gives information to employees about what they can expect at the company and gives them instructions on how to act both when things are fine and when there are problems. For instance, it may lay out a dress code that has to be followed or...
There may come a time when you no longer want to be a partner in your current business. If that time has come, it’s smart to break your partnership in a positive manner whenever possible. You may want to work with these people again in the future, and you don’t...
Are you thinking of starting a small business without a partnership agreement? Maybe it’s just you and a co-worker who plan to leave the company you work for and start a business of your own. Maybe you and a close friend or acquaintance have a business idea you want...
Starting a business in Colorado certainly takes time, hard work, dedication and skill. It also takes personality and a good reputation. While some people may prefer to let their work do the talking for them, having an established reputation before forming a business...
