Over 100,000 small businesses have closed since COVID-19 began and many of them (over 70%) are worried about the long-term financial impacts due to closures during the pandemic. If you are a business owner and are trying to avoid bankruptcy so you can keep your business afloat, read on. We have some tips to help you avoid this. Read on to learn more. Business Restructuring Restructuring your business is an option you can take to avoid bankruptcy and get out of financial distress. This gives a business the flexibility to find ways to stay afloat without closing or declaring bankruptcy. Working closely...
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October 8, 2020September 29, 2020
The Basics of Registering a Trademark
If you run a business where you sell goods or services, you’ve likely considered registering a trademark. A trademark can protect your product name, logo, or a symbol that you frequently use. Not only does a trademark help your business, but it can also protect your customers by allowing them to easily identify your brand over a competitor’s. If they recognize your trademark, they can confidently purchase your product or service without worrying about confusing it with another brand. The process of registering a trademark can seem intimidating at first, but if you follow the steps outlined below and seek...
October 6, 2020September 29, 2020
Working From Home Laws: Are You Breaking the Rules?
Collectively 44 billion dollars is saved by companies who allow remote work even on a part-time basis. Working from home is not only convenient, it can also save your business money if done right. However, as an employer it’s not just as simple as sending people home to do their jobs remotely. There are rules and laws that you must abide by in order to stay on the right side of the law. Here is a look at everything that you need to know about working from home laws. Have a Clear Telecommuting Policy You need to have a clear work from...
October 1, 2020October 1, 2020
Is Now the Time to Move Your Business to Florida?
Whether you are starting a new business venture or looking to move your business operations, the State of Florida offers many different advantages. Business leaders today must be more mindful than ever about the affects state lines can have on bottom lines. Situations Around the World Make Florida Attractive for Corporations Recent news stories highlight difficulties facing business owners globally. Business owners in Hong Kong are facing much tighter security laws. These simply make doing business there more difficult. Other countries like Turkey are instituting similar restrictions on a number of different businesses. In the UK, citizens recently had to...
September 29, 2020September 29, 2020
Advantages and Disadvantages of a Coronavirus Liability Shield
It’s not news that small businesses are struggling under the impact of COVID-19. However, another threat is looming on the horizon: A flood of pandemic-related exposure lawsuits. Any restaurant, religious institution, small business, or educational facility that provides care or services may face severe legal proceedings. If any customer, member, or visitor of these institutions can trace coronavirus exposure to their doors, these businesses could find themselves in need of legal assistance. Many small businesses hope that either the U.S. Government or their state lawmakers will step in to grant them immunity from these types of lawsuits. This type of...
September 22, 2020September 22, 2020
The Rise of Private Trials During Covid-19
Hundreds of thousands of cases take place in the public federal courts in the United States each year under normal circumstances, with state courts likely accounting for millions more. However, the circumstances we’re currently living with are not normal ones. The COVID-19 pandemic has left public court proceedings restricted in some areas and entirely impossible in others. However, the need for access to the courts is largely the same as it ever was. Many people have had to seek alternatives, with private trials emerging as one popular solution to this problem. Read on to learn more about private trials, and...
September 17, 2020September 17, 2020
Alternative citizenship Benefits
Having more than one citizenship can be a huge advantage in certain situations. Here's why you should consider an alternative citizenship
September 10, 2020October 21, 2020
Separation Tips for Expats
There are over 8.7 million Americans living abroad. The reasons for moving abroad vary from person to person. For some, it is the promise of a rewarding career while others move abroad for love. Regardless of a person’s reason for moving abroad, things become infinitely more complicated when a married couple decides to separate. Perhaps you’re living in America now and considering living abroad after the separation, or maybe you’re abroad and want to move home. Follow these separation tips and tricks for expats to make the process as smooth as possible. Divorce Considerations If you’re married to your partner, then...
September 8, 2020September 8, 2020
Protect Your Business from Email Fraud as Employees Work From Home
Today, more than 40% of the U.S. workforce works from home on a full-time basis. Whether you adopted a remote work environment in response to the recent pandemic or you’ve utilized this model for years, there is still an impetus to safeguard your employees. While email fraud is a real risk for both in-house and off-site workers, it’s escalated recently as teams shift to an entirely virtual setup. Today, we’re sharing a few key ways you can protect your business from email fraud and enjoy safe and successful online communication. 1. Know What to Look For There are some emails that automatically look fishy. Regardless...
September 3, 2020September 8, 2020
Remote Workforce: How to Protect Your Business From Wage Theft
Since March, much of the workforce in the US has been working from home. From teachers to attorneys and everything in between, COVID-19 has pushed 2/3 of the workforce out of the office and into their homes to work. While remote working is great for social distancing, it can result in losses for your business as employees are unmonitored and can submit overtime for work they didn’t really complete. If you want to learn how to protect your business from wage theft, read on. Employee Wage Theft Wage theft didn’t just emerge after the pandemic resulted in a move to remote work....