Regional & Local Governments

The U.S. Department of Labor is responsible for a wide range of rules and regulations that affect both employers and employees all across the country.

Providing health insurance is a huge challenge for home-based business owners. Here are some tips for obtaining health insurance for yourself and for your employees....

If you are unable to settle a legal matter without some sort of assistance, there are several types of alternative dispute resolution available. Arbitration. The most traditional and well-known form of alternative dispute...

The first rule of real estate investing, even before "location, location, location," is be very careful with whom you are dealing.

Laws regulating employment relationship can come from different federal, state or local sources and it can be confusing to figure out which ones are applicable to your workplace.

Is your business at risk? Here are some helpful hints that will help you determine if your business is complying with the applicable zoning laws.

State laws generally require that you obtain, and typically display, a business license for most forms of business.

Some states offer breaks to small companies that provide health care to rank-and-file workers.

Forming a new corporation requires some careful planning and a number of key steps. Here is a checklist of some of the important issues to address. 1. Choose a corporate name: This is...

Here are some free resources available from government and private organizations dedicated to small business success.

It's generally assumed you'll be filing a small claims action without an attorney, so most states provide information and assistance to parties involved.

Incorporating your business can be complicated, but following this checklist can help ensure you don't get overwhelmed or miss any critical steps. Write a solid business plan. This may be the single most...

Choose the right mix of securities to meet your investment goals.

You can select any U.S. state or the District of Columbia in which to incorporate. Here are some issues to consider.

Sales tax rates vary from state to state and may also be imposed by a city or local government. The amount is determined as a percentage of the gross receipts for the items...

It offers an excellent opportunity to secure government contracts.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) enforces federal consumer protection laws that prevent fraud, deception, and unfair business practices.

Use these Web resources to research franchise investment laws and find the names and contact information of the state agencies regulating franchises.

There is an abundance of resources on the Internet that provide full text of cases and statutes for free.