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Business formation: Deciding if an LLC is right for your company
When you feel that you are ready to begin your business formation efforts, one of the first things to consider is how you will structure your Pennsylvania business. You have several options to choose from, including: A corporation A partnership A sole proprietorship A...
Alternative dispute resolution can resolve contract issues
As the manager, owner or executive for a business, you likely don't want to waste your time or money litigating the minuscule details of your business contracts. However, when a contract dispute arises with a supplier, business partner or employee, you may feel like...
Business closed unexpectedly? Small business loans can help
As a small business owner tackling a major economic crisis for the first time, you may have many questions about what you can do to preserve your business and make sure your employees receive their paychecks. One good piece of information is that health and government...
4 estate planning mistakes to avoid
Everyone needs to create an estate plan at some point in their life, but most people don’t look forward to it. Instead, they search for any way possible to delay the process and/or work through the steps as quickly as possible. Without the right approach, there’s a...
Avoiding bad faith insurance claims
Insurance companies get a lot of negative publicity -- and injury victims often start the entire claims process with an adversarial mindset. A lot of accident plaintiffs automatically assume that every insurance company adjuster is out to “rip them off” or devalue...
How not to kill your partnership (and your friendship)
When you and a friend have a shared vision, it only seems natural to go into business together. But mistakes you make now, while everything is rosy, could come back to haunt you if things get complicated later -- and that can be bad news for both your business...
5 fatal flaws in business contracts
Whether made with customers and clients, distributors, suppliers, independent contractors, employees, business partners or landlords, contracts are an integral part of modern business. Without a contract, you can be exposed to all kinds of unfortunate (and expensive)...
Tips for starting your own small business
More than 28 million small businesses exist in the United States, accounting for 99.7% of all enterprises, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). Preparation and research is the key to success, as only about two-thirds of all businesses with employees...
Technology could help avoid workplace injuries
Owning a business comes with enough responsibility, but if you have employees as well, your responsibilities increase. It is your job to make sure your employees have a safe environment in which to perform their job duties. Using the appropriate safety and security...
Did you remember everything on your child’s college prep list?
You have watched your child change over the past year as he or she finished high school and prepared to leave for college. Your child is still your baby, but you understand that even more changes are ahead. Once you drive away from campus, you will have to trust that...
