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.

When your business is denied a certificate of good standing
Has your business been denied a certificate of good standing? Let's look at why your request for a certificate of good standing was denied and what you can do to secure a certificate of good standing.
September 8, 2023 · 3 min read
How to legally hire an intern
Developing an internship program at your company—paid or unpaid—can bring many valuable benefits. But it can also put you at risk of breaking the rules.
September 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Protect your company and your customers' data with an incident response plan
In this wired world, a major data breach can wreak more havoc on your organization than a fire or flood. Learn how you can mitigate the damage from a data breach with a data breach incident response plan.
September 8, 2023 · 6 min read
How to choose board members for your company
If you have recently started a business or nonprofit organization, you may be faced with the task of choosing board members. Whether large or small, for profit or not, here is some advice for choosing the best board members for your company.
September 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Why mompreneurs make great business leaders
Mothers who are also entrepreneurs make great business leaders because they know how to manage their projects and time, they are compassionate, and they can adapt to any situation that comes their way.
September 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Will a COVID-19 liability waiver hold up in court?
COVID-19 liability waivers haven't yet been tested in court, so businesses that use them shouldn't have a false sense of security.
September 8, 2023 · 4 min read
Using a buy-sell agreement
A buy-sell agreement helps ensure the ownership of a business will remain with the remaining owners or the company itself should one member exit.
September 8, 2023 · 3 min read
Protect your new business with a business purchase agreement
If you have decided to purchase an existing business, you need to understand what goes into creating a good small business purchase agreement to protect your interests.
September 7, 2023 · 4 min read
How to close an LLC
Closing an LLC is not as simple as locking the door and walking away. There are several steps you must take to protect yourself from liability and withdraw remaining assets from the company.
September 6, 2023 · 4 min read
Pros and cons of a close corporation
Consider these pros and cons to determine whether organizing your small business as a close corporation would be the right choice for your business.
September 5, 2023 · 3 min read