You start a new bar, a business you’ve always dreamed of starting. You thought it was a fantasy for years, but then you had the opportunity and decided to launch. In the process, you hired waitstaff and bartenders, among others. You know that this is a business in...
Nowadays, the majority of American companies have some sort of internet presence, and many of them offer online sales or other e-commerce services. Of course, as many Georgia business owners know, there are numerous benefits to online transactions. Customers love the...
Fred without Ginger, Thelma without Louise, Ben without Jerry. No matter how great you are, sometimes two is better than one. Whatever your line of business, having a great partner can elevate you from good to amazing. However, having clear rules when going into...
As an employer, you have an ethical and legal obligation to your employees. Your personal sense of morality will guide what ethical obligations you have, but federal and state laws regarding the rights of workers make your legal obligations straightforward. Your...
When one of your employees takes a new job, do you worry about what they might be taking with them? We’re not talking about office supplies or stolen goods, though that happens sometimes, too. We’re talking instead about the knowledge that they take to their next job....
With more and more people working from home, it is becoming more likely that you will need to fire a remote worker. Whether your company is struggling, or the employee is not pulling their weight, you need to take care of how you terminate their employment. Here are...
For a modern tech start-up, is anything as important as intellectual property? The idea is the company. It’s what sets the business apart and sets it up for success. For a tech start-up, though, there is also great risk. The internet makes it easier than ever to steal...
They say that imitation is the sincerest form of flattery -- but theft may be even more “sincere.” After all, someone has to really like your work to steal it, right? Artists encounter a lot of problems showing their work online. On one hand, they want to harness the...
When you work with your attorney, you may want to learn more about copyright or trademark applications, licensing, and franchising agreements. You may also need to learn more about noncompete and nonsolicitation agreements, which can help prevent your employees or...
You worked hard on the software that you’re getting ready to release, and you want to make sure that your product is protected. Countless hours have gone into its creation, and the last thing you want is for it to be stolen or shared illegally, costing you and your...