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Here are some tools that all franchisors should have in their arsenal when it comes to managing potential legal problems with franchisees.

The company's privacy violations just won it a new BFF: The Federal Trade Commission. There's also a lesson here for other businesses, big and small.

With open enrollment underway for many companies, now is the time to talk to your employees and find out what they really want in a plan.

As more small firms work with independent contractors, they're also more exposed to billing abuses. Here are six tips to keep your contractors on the straight and narrow.

New rules mean business owners with a need for a small loan have another option: the local credit union.

Cyber-thieves have taken notice of the booming popularity of online tax filing, and they're working overtime to intercept and steal sensitive information.

Sure, follow the hot new-business trends. But also make sure your new business has the three traits that most often lead to start-up success.

Starbucks is giving more than $5 million for small business loans. Here's how to get your own "Latte Loan."

If you bought something online this week, you may owe use tax on your purchase. If that comes as news to you -- or if you don't even know what a "use tax"...

Hoarding can turn any property into a massive legal, financial, and public safety risk. Here's how to step the problem before it gets out of control.

Charge a quarter-million a year? Need a 24-hour personal assistant? Want to earn miles on a private jet? These are the cards for you.

For the second year in a row there was a strong national campaign by small retailers (with support from large companies) to make shoppers aware of the benefits of buying local. Called "Small...

If you want spend your time more efficiently, you need to work on your productivity. Here's a quick and easy guide to making that happen.

The sluggish economy means business is tougher than Aunt Edna's turkey, but there are things business owners should feel grateful for this Thanksgiving.

Reflecting on the spirit of the season, the No-Nonsense Lawyer looks at the lessons of the past year and how we can use them to strengthen our businesses.

The informal nature of petty cash makes it a tempting target for internal theft, so it's important to establish a formal accounting system to track it.

Many businesses let employees set up "official" accounts. When the employee moves on, the account -- and your followers -- just might move with them.

You don't want to learn that your small business is involved in a criminal case by reading about it in the local newspaper.

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