The time, effort and money that go into training an employee can be fairly significant. No one wants to see the hard work that was put into an employee be put to use for competing businesses, which is one of the reasons that noncompete agreements exist. A...
When you begin to investigate the possibility of purchasing a franchise to operate in Georgia, you will likely receive offers and advice from many different sources, including those who want to sell you franchise interests that sound too good to be true. Before you...
There are many ways to structure and run a business. Entrepreneurs who enjoy playing an active role in their businesses often prefer a business structure that will allow them to maintain a strong level of control. For these men and women, a sole proprietorship...
Software plays an integral role in today’s technology driven role. Software creators are essential to the daily operations of most businesses, but some creators struggle to adequately protect their creations. To fully protect your own software creation, you need to be...
Privacy in the workplace is a complicated issue. While it is clear that employers have fewer rights to privacy at work than in their personal lives, many employers still struggle to strike the right balance. Violating employee privacy can have negative legal...
Georgia is one of the friendliest states for new businesses, and you may be ready to take advantage of that benevolence and start your own venture. Of course, you probably already know it is not as simple as picking a product or service to offer and renting a space to...
Building one’s brand is an essential part of running a successful business in Georgia. Simply building a brand is not enough if one does not also make an effort to protect it. Trademarking important information like names and logos is one of the easiest steps a...
Dealing with disputes is an important -- if not unfortunate -- task that most business owners must deal with at some point. Heading straight to court is not always the answer, though. Indeed, many business disputes can be addressed outside of Georgia’s court system...
Georgia homeowners and business owners alike often turn to security companies and technology for protecting their properties. However, a recent lawsuit filed by the security company ADT alleges that some customers could be confused by an alleged trademark...
When you run a business, you often find yourself having to handle tasks you’ve never encountered before. More than likely, especially if your business in the tech field, you will have to investigate a sexual harassment complaint at some point. Unfortunately, according...