Company Strategy

I've long thought entrepreneurs have a lot in common with America's founders -- upstarts taking on the establishment, driven by faith, guts, and confidence.

Whether you say, "You’re fired," "We are terminating you today," or any other variant the soon to be departing employee is likely to defend themselves or argue.

Take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages setting up the most popular type of corporation for small businesses.

As more employees use social media, business owners are eager to keep closer tabs on what they're saying. But that can also be a recipe for legal trouble.

Here are some issues to consider when you go through the due diligence process prior to buying a small business.

Laying off an employee is never easy, and it can be risky from a legal point of view. Here's what you need to know about the layoff process.

It’s vital to understand how laws dealing with advertising, employment, finance, and other issues can affect your new small business.

Need to set up a payroll system for your small business? Get started with these basic steps.

Learn how to use market research to understand your industry, your competition, and your target market.

It's vital that you determine a specific target market for your small business. Here are some tips on how to do so.

Buying a new business can be a lucrative opportunity, but also a risky one. Here's how to ensure that you make the best possible purchase decision.

Every small business needs liability insurance. Here are some tips to help you pick the right type and amount of coverage.

Want to get off on the right foot with a commercial real estate agent? Brush up on the lingo they use to do business.

Is a general partnership the right structure for your small business? We'll explain the advantages and disadvantages of this form of business organization.

Is a limited partnership right for your small business? Learn more about how they work, why they're so popular, and what risks they involve.

C corporations can be difficult and costly to form, but they also offer some powerful liability protections to businesses that use them.

There's a lot of hype surrounding the use of LLCs to organize a small business. Here are the facts you need to know before you decide.