Running a business involves inherent risks. But for those who are just starting out, their focus often shifts toward immediate priorities. However, the smooth operation of a business is not all about product development or securing customers. It is also about...
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How to terminate an employee
Employers do not need a reason to terminate an employee in an at-will employment state like Ohio. They can fire employees at will. However, as an employer, you should know how to appropriately terminate an employee so they cannot make unreasonable claims against you....
3 important steps for someone who wants to buy out a partner
A business partnership is much like a marriage. Two people agree to work together, often indefinitely, and to provide ongoing support for each other. Eventually, the relationship may devolve into something unhealthy, leading to declining company performance or major...
What should you do if your supplier fails to deliver on time?
Partnerships are an excellent way for businesses to form connections and gain valuable resources. One of the most common partnerships is that between businesses and suppliers. Suppliers play a huge role in running a business because they provide the necessary...
Are your business contracts binding?
Contracts are the foundation of businesses as they explain the responsibility and rights of the parties involved. Further, they have crucial clauses that provide in-depth details, eliminating the chances of misunderstandings and disputes. A contract should be legally...
Can you enforce a non-compete agreement?
Business owners everywhere are anxious about protecting their interests – and their market. The last thing that most companies can afford is for a former highly placed employee to strike out on their own in the same industry and steal away their customers. Can you...
Making sure your dress code doesn’t discriminate
As a business owner, one of your goals is to make sure that you avoid litigation when possible. You don’t want to be sued by your employees, you don’t want to be accused of discrimination or harassment and you just want things to go smoothly from a legal perspective....
3 important steps to take if you want to fire an employee
You may have had specific expectations when you hired a new employee. Whether they were to fill a crucial role on your production line or assume a managerial role in a retail space, you wanted them to contribute to your business, rather than damage it. Unfortunately,...
What is bad faith in insurance claims?
Here is how insurance should work: A client asks a company to insure them for something. The insurer calculates the risk and quotes them a price. If the client accepts, they pay the premiums as agreed. Provided they do, the insurer then pays out if an event covered by...
How can you address a non-functioning business partnership?
Sometimes business partners that once worked well together may reach a point where they no longer see eye-to-eye. One or all partners may agree that it is time to end their association. When the involved parties are on the same page, it is not overly difficult to...