Business Planning
Melanie Cunningham
2021, Here We Come!

Wow, 2020. That was something, right? Let’s resolve to leave any failures, disappointments, and paused plans in our rear view, and only bring the lessons learned with us into the New Year. If there is one thing I learned in 2020, it's that anything is possible.

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The Importance and Benefits of Good Records

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Recordkeeping. It’s the bane of most business owners’ existence. And, unless you are an operations/systems person, or you just love picking up the latest at Staples or Container Store to organize your office, getting and staying organized may not come to you naturally.

Protect Your Business By Adding Restrictive Covenants to Employment Agreements

Obviously employment agreements are necessary for laying out the specific terms and conditions of the employment relationship, so your employees and contractors understand exactly what’s expected of them while working for you. But employee agreements can also be used to prevent workers from harming your company after they leave your employment.

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4 Estate Planning Documents No Entrepreneur Should Be Without

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Though most entrepreneurs understand the value of effective business planning, fewer are aware of the critical role estate planning plays in their company’s success. Yet considering what would happen to your business upon your death or in the event of your incapacity is one of the single most important things you can do for your business.

Make Sure You Actually Own The Work You Pay Contractors To Produce

While hiring independent contractors (ICs) offers a range of valuable benefits in terms of cost savings and convenience, it also opens your business up to some unique legal and financial complications. This is particularly true when it comes to your company’s intellectual property (IP).

Questions and Answers About Sending 1099s For 2019

The end of the year is always a hectic time for business owners. Between managing your day-to-day operations, planning for the upcoming year, and dealing with the holidays, the period from Thanksgiving through the New Year can feel like a rollercoaster ride. Post-New Year, if you actually shut down for a bit of R&R and family time during the holidays, the first couple of weeks in January can feel like catch up time.

4 Legal Landmines to Avoid When Launching a Business

The whirlwind of excitement and activity surrounding the launch of a startup can feel overwhelming. You’re so focused on managing the day-to-day logistics of getting your business up and running, you often don’t have time to focus on the bigger picture.

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in it’s various forms. - 1 Peter 4:10