So, your small business has gotten to the point where you're ready to hire an independent contractor. Congratulations! I know from experience how much time and effort it takes to get your business from solopreneur to hiring other people. Independent...
Let's dive into an important topic that often confuses employers: the difference between employee handbooks and employee contracts. While they serve distinct purposes, both are essential tools for maintaining a productive and compliant work environment. Here are the legal differences...
Congrats on your decision to scale your business and hire associates! Before you get started, be sure to take the proper legal steps. It's essential that you know exactly what clauses you need for your associate contracts as well as...
As a small business owner there are some tasks that you can DIY such as registering an LLC or using a template contract to send to clients, however, at times the legal help of a law firm will be the...
There are many things that go into the makings of a small business like licenses, permits, or inspections. If you are starting a business that serves alcohol, you will need to take even more steps before actually serving the public....
Litigation can be expensive (like REALLY expensive), time consuming, and detrimental to a business. In many instances it is best to avoid litigation at all costs and instead find other ways to mitigate issues that arise with clients. Here are...
If you’re in the wedding industry, you’ve likely seen situations where various parties are contributing to paying for your services. It is very common to see credit cards from the parents, or checks from the grandparents to help pay for...
Most small business owners I know are: Badass and Constantly running between one project and another. There are always SO many things to be done and at times “small” tasks like making sure contracts are signed by each party can...
YES YES YES! I am not going to make you read 400 words before I answer this question because this is super important. YES, reporting 1099 Contractor payments as a small business owner is necessary and REQUIRED! Making sure that...
Founder and attorney at The Legal Paige, Paige is a certified Juris Doctor who helps entreprenuers become legally compliant online. Law aside, she's really just a small town Montana momma who loves her family, the lake, and a good glass of red wine.
