Business Management
Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.
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Give You and Your Contractor Peace of Mind with a Down Payment Agreement
Do you know your state's limits about the amounts for a down payment for home construction? See how you can protect yourself with a down payment contract for your home improvement or construction project.
· 3 min read
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Why Master Service Agreements Are Essential for Successful Business Relationships
What is one step companies can take to grease the skids for future work with clients? Prepare a master service agreement that outlines basic terms of the work to be done. Some companies find it boosts their business.
· 4 min read
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The Basics of Sales Commission Agreements
Do you pay your sales representatives through commissions? Read more to learn about the basics of drafting a sales commission agreement.
· 3 min read
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Protect Your Business and Your Employees with an Employment Agreement
An employment agreement, also known as an employment contract, lays out all the specifics of the contract between an employer and an employee. Get more information about employment agreements and why you should use one.
· 3 min read
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Getting Green Certification for Your Products
As the demand for 'green' products continues to gain momentum, many companies are making their eco-friendly efforts official with green certification. If you have a product you think may qualify as green, read on to see how you can get started.
· 4 min read
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Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Differences You Need to Know
What does it mean to be an independent contractor and how is that status different from being a full employee?
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A Quick Guide to Hiring Freelancers in a Time of Crisis
Projects can be stalled in an instant when a crisis hits. You may have to furlough nonessential employees or, worse, terminate them. That does not mean your work needs to stop. You may have another option, and that is to hire a freelancer to step in and pick up where your staff left off. You can find a freelancer for every aspect of a project if you know where to look.
· 5 min read
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When and How to Update Your Company's Privacy Policy
In a world of ever-changing technologies and rules governing these technologies, a privacy policy can never be "set it and forget it." Learn how and when to update your organization's privacy policy.
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Legal Requirements for Hiring a Summer Intern
Thinking of hiring an intern? Before you move forward, you should know about the 7-Factor Primary Beneficiary Test, which determines whether your internship can be unpaid or if it must be paid.
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How to Legally Hire an Intern
Developing an internship program at your company—paid or unpaid—can bring many valuable benefits. But it can also put you at risk of breaking the rules.
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