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I. Independent Contractors The use of independent contractors instead of employees can be an enormous benefit to businesses. In addition to tax benefits, many federal and state laws do not apply to independent contractors. For example, Title VII discrimination laws...
For many companies, their name plays an important role in their success. Consumers can easily recognize the name, connect it to the company's products and know that they are getting the product they desire. However, businesses may face intellectual property...
Contracts are useful documents in the business world. Business owners can create agreements between vendors, shareholders, partners, employees, and many other individuals or entities. While these documents can provide a layer of protection, it is not unusual for...
Working with family can have its ups and downs. Some family members may get along well, and a family-run business may operate smoothly. In other cases, siblings may believe that each is not being treated fairly, and it is not unusual for shareholder disputes involving...
Most companies work hard to make their products easily recognizable. They want their customers to look for a logo or other, often trademarked image that lets them know that the product inside is of a high quality. However, some other companies selling similar products...
When you own a business, you must focus on both the short and the long game. Short game: ensuring your profit/loss ratio is heading in the right direction. When it comes to the long game, a business owner needs to think about legally binding contracts, share prices...
Companies often enter into agreements with other businesses in order to obtain supplies or services. These arrangements are often beneficial and can help companies operate as needed. Unfortunately, issues can also arise with these types of business relationships,...
It is common for businesses to come to agreements with other businesses in hopes of helping each company thrive. These joint ventures can often have beneficial outcomes when the agreements go as intended, but it is also not uncommon for business relationships to prove...
Running any type of Texas business is hard work. It takes time and dedication to start and continue operating a company. Of course, it also takes money to run a business, which is why business owners have to think carefully about their prices of service and the...
There are many facets to starting and running a business in Texas and elsewhere that can help it thrive. Intellectual property, like trademarks, can play a major role in how a company operates and how customers recognize a brand. Issues can result when another...