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Confidentiality Agreements - How Well Do They Protect You - author: Deborah Sawyer - Anyone in the consulting business has probably seen their fair share of Confidentiality Agreements, sometimes known as Non-Disclosure Agreements or NDAs. And all those newer to the consulting game quickly discover that such agreements rarely protect your interests as much as they protect the client's. After all, the client is usually a larger concern and has a legal department which draws up these agreements. - See Confidentiality Agreements - How Well Do They Protect You for full text.
7 Advantages to Incorporating - author: Alex Goumakos - There's no question that hard work and a little luck is what it takes to BE successful. But a little knowledge, especially when it comes to setting up your business, will help you STAY successful. click here for full text.
Small Business Legal Mistakes to Avoid - author: Nyall Bakk - If you~re a small business owner who knows little about the legalities involved with running a small business you~re not alone. The Small Business Association recommends that small business owners take one if not several legal classes in order to familiarize themselves with potential legal issues. Not knowing where you stand click here for full text.
S Corporations – Filing The Election - author: Richard A. Chapo - The S in S corporation refers primarily to a tax designation. While electing to be an S corporation does have legal implications, such as no more than 75 shareholders, the designation really concerns pass through tax issues. Put in laymans terms, the designation simply means the corporation click here for full text.
Minority Shareholders – Fighting The Man - author: Richard A. Chapo - Investing in a corporate entity is fairly standard practice in our society. Problems arise when you own a small percentage of shares, but disagree with the direction the majority shareholders are taking the entity. As a minority shareholder, do you have any way to fight the man, to wit click here for full text.
Forming a Corporation – Investors - author: Richard A. Chapo - Youve come up with the best idea since sliced bread, figured out a business name and formed a corporation. There is, however, one small problem. You need money. Welcome to the world of investing. Unless Bill Gates is your friend, money is going to be a problem for every new business click here for full text.
Tax Benefits of "C" Corporations – Business Failure - author: Richard A. Chapo - Statistics show that many businesses will fail. If you can survive the first two years, chances of your business succeeding go up dramatically. But what if you dont make it? If you have a C corporation, you may get a tax break. The C in C corporation has a few legal click here for full text.
Protect Your Business With Non-Disclosure Agreements - author: Richard A. Chapo - An NDA is an agreement between two parties to protect confidential information disclosed in a business transaction. The proprietary information can include business methods, finances, client lists, and anything that isnt already readily available in click here for full text.
Corporate Records – Shareholder Inspections - author: Richard Chapo - In every state, shareholders have a right to inspect the records of a corporation. The scope of the inspection depends upon the particular laws of each state, but typically covers all records in the corporate books, balance sheets and even tax returns. The shareholder must typically make a written request to see the records three to five days prior to the date in question click here for full text.
Corporate Records – What to Keep - author: Richard Chapo - For the purpose of this article, I am considering both corporation and limited liability company documents as “corporate records.” Although the records of each entity have different names, they serve the same purpose. For instance, articles of incorporation for a corporation serve the same purpose as Articles of Organization. The following list applies to corporations, but you can apply click here for full text.
California Limited Liability Company – An Overview - author: Richard A. Chapo - The LLC business entity offers many advantages to small businesses. An LLC is going to provide a shield between your business activities and personal assets identical to a corporation. Unlike a corporation, there are far fewer corporate formalities. click here for full text.
Business Entities – Filings With The State - author: Richard A. Chapo - To the surprise of some, state law instead of federal law governs business entities. When form an entity, you should look to the Secretary of State for your jurisdiction to find out the filing requirements. Some states provide clear and concise information. Other states seem to click here for full text.
Business Entity Mistakes – Criminal Conduct and Independence - author: Richard A. Chapo - In this age of information, most small business owners understand they need the protection provided by a corporation or limited liability company. Such protection, however, can be lost though certain actions. click here for full text.
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