How to Write a Reference Letter for a Former Employee (Without Getting Sued)
Team ZenBusiness November 1, 2024
Writing an employee reference letter for a former employee and don’t know what you should say? Here’s how to make sure your letter of recommendation doesn’t get you sued. Forget for a moment the legal pitfalls you can see. Let’s look at one you might not know exists. It’s hidden in something you may have ...
Characteristics of a Good Lawyer
The fast-paced, high-stakes drama of “Law and Order,” “Suits,” or even “Daredevil” might make being a lawyer sexy, but the legal sector is a demanding place to operate. It takes a special type of person working under pressure to elevate themselves from the competition. Often it comes down to easy-to-understand attributes applied with creativity and ...
How to Minimize Lawsuits and Legal Fees
Team ZenBusiness October 1, 2024
Here are five precautions you can take to maximize your chances of winning legal battles and minimize your chances of being sued, your need to sue others, and the potential legal fees associated with lawsuits. If you’re like most people, you’re likely to have two opposing viewpoints about the law. Depending on where you stand ...
Preparing for Disaster
The hurricane season is upon us once again, and with it come warnings to prepare our homes and businesses. But hurricanes aren’t the only disasters that can strike. Here are things you should keep in mind when making preparations. Over the years, I’ve followed news accounts of devastating tornadoes, floods, and wildfires in different parts ...
Is It Legal to Start a Business Out of My Apartment?
Team ZenBusiness August 29, 2024
The apartment entrepreneur: If you aren’t one, you probably know one. But is it legal to start a business out of an apartment? Everybody has a friend writing a screenplay or music, consulting, or trying to turn a hobby into a moneymaker … all from the comfort of residential rental property. This is not to ...
Leasing Office Space: 14 Questions to Ask Before Signing the Contract
Leasing office space is a big financial decision. Whether you’re renting space for your business for the first time or relocating, get answers to these 14 questions before you sign the lease agreement. Leasing office space is just plain scary. Often, you have to sign a multi-year lease, and the monthly rent may be higher ...
Notary 101: What Is It, and What Does It Do?
Team ZenBusiness August 1, 2024
A notary is defined by the National Notary Association as “an official of integrity appointed by state government — typically by the secretary of state.” They’re held in high regard and known for their commendable integrity, serving the public by impartially witnessing people signing paperwork as a fraud deterrent. Ordinarily, they notarize important documents, such as ...
Why Business Owners Should Familiarize Themselves with the Laws Relating to Their Industry
Running a small business is a lot of work. You have to organize everything from accounts and workload to advertising and employees, but in return, you get to be your own boss and work when you want to. Whether you’re just starting out or have been self-employed for a few years, it’s important to familiarize yourself ...
What Is Intellectual Property?
Team ZenBusiness July 20, 2024
The term “intellectual property” is used relatively frequently, but what does it actually mean? As a small business owner, you’re likely aware of the fact that you own your business’s physical assets. You might have a company vehicle, a desk, or a computer. If someone took them from you without permission, it would be considered theft.
Should I Take My Small Business Public?
Team ZenBusiness July 1, 2024
Going public — that is, selling stock or debt to the general public — is an extremely complex and massive undertaking. You should not consider going public unless your business is earning well over a million dollars in after-tax profits and has steady profitability, excellent growth prospects, and a tremendous thirst for funding that other sources ...
It’s Never Too Late for Prudent Business Practices
Team ZenBusiness June 1, 2024
It’s impossible to plan for every problem that your business could face, but there are some issues where a little preparation will go a long way toward reducing the damages. Here are three areas that you should address in your business before it’s too late. Every small business owner wants to make sure that they ...
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