Small Business Articles

• I am a small business owner. What do I need to know about warranties?
  If you are a small business owner, you have probably already experienced the customer who is dissatisfied with the item or merchandise that you have sold him or … More
• Choosing your Business Entity Structure
  Businesses can operate in a variety of structures, such as a sole proprietorship, partnership, limited partnership, corporation, or limited liability company. Each of … More
• Common Small Business Tax Deductions
  Business tax deductions are important to all small businesses. Tax deductions lower a business’s tax bill to the government and allow business owners to … More
• What is Your Business Worth?
  It can be challenging to determine how much your business is worth. However, if you want to use your business as collateral for a loan or if you want to sell … More
• What Should Be Included in an Employee Handbook?
  You depend on your employees for your business to thrive. You want your employees to meet, and exceed, your expectations. However, in order to do that your … More
• How to Deal with Employee Complaints
  Every business must know how to deal with employee complaints. Employees may complain that they were unfairly treated, that the company did not follow its own … More
• Employer Identification Numbers
  Employer identification numbers (EINs) are federal tax identification numbers assigned by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to businesses in the United … More
• Letters of Intent and Term Sheets
  The important principles of letters of intent and term sheets are not dissimilar to the standards you learned in high school. Both letters of intent and term sheets … More
• Confidentiality and Nondisclosure Agreements
  There are times when a business or entrepreneur would benefit from sharing confidential and valuable information with a third party.   Yet, some business … More
• An Overview of the Uniform Commercial Code
  Each state in the United States has the authority to enact its own laws. While federal laws apply equally to all states, state law is only applicable to matters … More