What Should Be Included in a Nondisclosure Agreement?
The only thing any business owner in Georgia wants is for his or her company to be successful. One way to help achieve that goal is by using contracts. One contact in particular, the nondisclosure agreement, can be used to protect information business owners would like to keep private. What should one include in an […]
Arbitration May Help Resolve Business Disputes
For many Georgia business owners, the last thing they want to do is go to court over an issue. In some cases, those issues could be internal disputes between partners or shareholders, and going through litigation may seem like something that would cause a rift rather than help reach a resolution. While litigation certainly has its place, alternative dispute resolution methods […]
Don’t Let These Compliance Violations Hurt Your Business
Noncompliance is a word that can land business owners in Georgia in a lot of trouble. Every business has certain laws and standards with which it must comply. Failure to do so could be very damaging and even cause a person to lose the business — in extreme cases. Compliance a must in the following areas There […]
New Regulations Relating to Short-Term Rentals Passed in Georgia
These days more and more Georgia residents are becoming small business owners and operators. These operations are sprouting up in large part because of the increased interest in gig work and side hustles. Typically, these business ventures offer part-time work and extra income for individuals. In particular, many people have started conducting short-term rental businesses with their property, but […]
Tips for Foolproof, Binding Contracts
No matter what business an individual is in, contracts are often at the center of all agreements. But having a bad contract with loopholes and unclear language can put Georgia businesspeople in a bind should a legal situation emerge. Here are a few tips for creating and maintaining foolproof contracts. Be direct: Indirect or unclear language can be interpreted […]
Concerned about Having to Dismiss an Employee? Follow These Tips
Georgia business owners wear many hats, especially if they run a relatively small company. As a result, an owner often takes on various roles within the company, including employer. Employers commonly have to make tough decisions relating to their hired workers, and in some cases, it may be necessary to dismiss an employee from his or her position in […]
Businesses Must Comply with Privacy Laws Regarding SMS Marketing
Marketing is an important part of growing a business. Without the right marketing strategies, potential clients and consumers may not know that a product or service is available. However, there are laws surrounding marketing and marketing strategies, and if a business does not comply with privacy laws, serious trouble could result. One way that businesses […]
Top Ways Business Owners Can Prevent Lawsuits
Any business venture comes with some risk of legal trouble. However inevitable this risk might be, there are a few ways Georgia business owners can work to prevent serious legal issues in their enterprise. Although these measures may not prevent legal challenges completely, they can help to keep issues to a minimum and resolve things quickly should […]
Employer Facing Accusations of Wrongful Termination
A business owner in another state is facing legal action following the firing of an employee. A wrongful termination claim is not a small thing. It is something any business owner in Georgia or elsewhere can face at any point in his or her career. If it is poorly handled, it can cost one’s business a lot […]
Conflict in the Workplace May Cause Unrest and Needs Addressing
Facing a conflict in the workplace does not always seem like a growth opportunity. Certainly, some disagreements could allow individuals on opposite sides of an issue to see matters from the other party’s perspective, and compromise may help reach a valuable resolution. In other cases, conflict may arise due to problems with a partner or worker […]