BizOp Blogs

Sole Proprieorships constitute a huge percentage of small businesses . It’s where almost all small businesses begin, and many remain there for extended periods, and some times for the entire life of their business. So, it’s really important to know how to go about establishing and operating... More

Whether a business is defendiing itself against litigation, expanding into a national or international business, or simply carrying on many of the business acitivites that are necessary to keep business going, there are often times when a lawyer’s services are required. But, not all attorneys are... More

WSJ: Here’s a new twist on startups: Buy a brand first – then start your company. At Circlerbrands.com, there are several for sale, like “We Do the Math” for aspiring accountants or “BloomService” for someone looking to get a foothold in the floral industry. Each brand already has a registered... More

New York Times: Creative inspiration often strikes at the most unexpected times – in the shower, while out for a walk or lying on the sofa — and with depressingly less frequency at the office when workers are actually paid to generate it. But business travel can be fertile ground for discovering... More

As I mentioned in the beginning of this series, Small Business owners do not have time to research every aspect of law related to their business. But there are a few facts and resources with which they need familiarize themselves. Having done that, the next step is knowing when the issues are complicated... More

We continue our series through the About.Com material on legal issues for small businesses by focusing on the Family & Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Of all the legal issues we discuss, this is probably the hottest one in the current political arena. As such, the laws seem to be ever chaning, so it helps... More

According to their website, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) makes equal employment opportunity policy and approves most litigation. It has five commissioners and a General Counsel appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. Commissioners are appointed for five-year, staggered... More

StickyBlogs.com: 1. Joining an online business based on the look of their web site and banners is a major mistake. Many online opportunities try to entice newbies with fancy web pages and banners but offer very little else. Researching each opportunity you are interested in is the key to making a smart... More

WorldNetDaily: Substitute brains for bucks. Make ‘creativity not cash’ your start-up mantra. Map out a budget you feel comfortable with and work within it. Barter early and often: It’s one of the smartest start-up moves you can make. One entrepreneur we know traded fitness workouts... More

Unfortunately, we live in an age where business owners cannot be too careful in the people they employ. People bring alot of baggage with them into your business, and you need to know who it is you are dealing with. So, it is extremely advisable to use bacground check as screening devices in the hiring... More

You don’t have to be an attorney to own and operate a successful small business. There are far too many things to do in keeping a business running for an owner to get bogged down in matters of law. However, there are many areas of law involved in a small business. So, it is essential that small... More

BloggingStocks: A recent report published by the National Federation of Independent Businesses (NFIB) gives indications that although American small businesses are certainly tightening their game plans a bit, they are by no means going down for the count. The report reviews a number of important indicators,... More

* Rule No. 1: Incorporate. Milito said going alone often provides poor asset protection and poor tax benefits, and she recommends having an attorney or accountant review corporate records once a year. * Rule No. 2: Know the law. “Ignorance is no defense, and in fact it’s a good way to get... More

Emailwire: Business owners should be paying attention to employment law requirements. Not only are they required to follow specific regulations concerning employment law, but they are also required to notify their employees of their employment law rights by placing an employment law poster in a conspicuous... More