Business Management

Learn all the ways you can take your business to the next level, whether you're in year one or year 10. Get advice on how to run and grow your business-and even what to do when you're ready to move on.

Your guide to asking for an employment reference letter
The letter of recommendation can be an important part of your job search tool kit. Read the following guide for tips on how to ask for an employment reference letter.
December 13, 2023 · 5 min read
Customer word of mouth, both good and bad
Word of mouth has always been a double-edged sword. It can be the lifeblood of any business or the downfall. In today’s tech-savvy world filled with instant feedback on social media, staying in front of negative word of mouth is paramount to ensuring your business’s success.
December 13, 2023 · 5 min read
How to acknowledge customer complaints, build your brand, and create customer loyalty
Running a company requires handling complaints about defective goods, poor service, and other causes of customer dissatisfaction. Here's how your company turn such grievances into opportunities to build your brand and increase customer loyalty.
December 13, 2023 · 4 min read
Creating a single-member LLC operating agreement
An operating agreement may not be required by your state when forming your company, but there are many reasons it is important to have one.
December 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Keep your team on top of company policy with an employee handbook acknowledgement form
A signed employee handbook acknowledgment form is important to the success of your employee handbook. Here is an introduction to what goes into an employee handbook and the acknowledgment form that accompanies it.
December 7, 2023 · 3 min read
Thinking of forming a joint venture? Here's what you need to know
If your company is considering joining forces with another business for a special project, you should first understand the options for such a joint venture. Learn the different ways to form such an arrangement and the potential advantages of each.
December 7, 2023 · 4 min read
Put your business on the road to success with a joint venture agreement
A successful joint business venture starts with a solid joint venture agreement. Find out how to create and amend this kind of agreement.
December 7, 2023 · 4 min read
Get to know your potential employees with an employee release of information form
If you plan to conduct any type of background check on a potential employee, you will need to obtain their consent. This requires the use of an employee release of information form.
December 7, 2023 · 3 min read
Using a submission release form
A submission release form is very different from other release forms. One of these categories protects your work, while the other may actually cause you to be giving up some rights. Find out what you need to know.
December 6, 2023 · 3 min read
Protect your project with a media release form
It is always best to get a signed media released form, even if you are not sure you will publish someone's likeness. The time and effort it takes are minimal compared with the legal hot water you could find yourself in if you don't.
December 6, 2023 · 2 min read