• No To Bullying Stand Up For Yourself Symbol
    Corporate Law

    When, Why and How You Should Stand Up for Yourself

    Too many of us are guilty of neglecting to stand up or ourselves. We don't want to cause a fuss, or we're afraid of creating conflict. However, sometimes the conflict already exists, and someone needs to push back against it. Other times, you could end up bottling something up until it all comes out at once. It could lead to a bigger problem than if you had stood up for yourself in the first place.

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    Corporate Law,  Management,  News

    How Iceland is Closing the Gender Pay Gap

    A law took effect in Iceland on January 1, 2018, mandating women and men receive equal pay for equal work in business concerns employing more than 25 people. Of course, Iceland has long been recognized as a world leader in gender equality. Women must hold nearly half the Icelandic corporate board seats by law. Moreover, women hold some 41.5 percent of the island nation’s managerial positions.

  • Paperwork
    Accounting,  Corporate Law,  Finance

    Which Entrepreneurs Need to Fill Out an ITIN Application?

    Many entrepreneurs aspire to start a small business in a country outside of their own. However, to start a business in the United States, you typically need a social security number (SSN) to get started. An individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN) is an alternative to an SSN for foreign entrepreneurs who may not meet the requirements to get an SSN. An ITIN will allow you to file income tax returns, start a business in the US, and apply for small business financing. You can learn more about ITIN in this Camino Financial post. Let’s take a look at who needs to fill out an ITIN application and how it can…

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    Corporate Law

    Four Steps to Starting a Business in France

    Setting up your own business, no matter what it is, can be a daunting prospect. But doing this in France, where complicated bureaucratic forms in French are enough to scare off even the most determined entrepreneur, is many times more intimidating! To help you get started, here are four key elements to keep in mind when starting a business in France: 1. Find your niche When setting up a business abroad, you’ll face a number of concrete obstacles compared with local entrepreneurs. The language can present a significant barrier, not just for legal and other formal procedures (discussed in detail below), but also in terms of building business connections. To…

  • Unemployment
    Corporate Law,  Management

    5 Things You Can Do If You Were Released from Your Job

    Being employed does not guarantee you permanent placement unless a bargaining agreement or employment contract covers you. If not, the employer can fire you at will. Your employer can release you with a valid reason, for example, if you breached company policy. This painful to a worker, knowing that they just lost their income. This is not the end of your career, so instead of panicking and stressing, you need a recovery strategy.

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    Corporate Law

    Common Legal Issues Faced By Modern Businesses

    No matter what sort of business operation you’re heading, you will face legal snags at some point along your journey.  The most important aspect to conquer is to think ahead. Protect your business entity from legal afflictions by informing yourself now.  Learn a bit about some of the most common legal issues faced by modern businesses, and take steps to prepare your business for the possible impact of these complications. Carefully consider the legal structure of your business In the beginning stages of the formation of your business entity, it’s important to fully understand the choices available.  You will need to choose whether to set your business up at a…

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    Corporate Law

    Referral Services: Consumers and Clients Beware

    Referrals are a strong way to market a business, and organic referrals are something that every business owner tries to achieve. But when you’re the one that calls a service or business, it means that you want to do business with a specific company. The issue is that there are referral services that will not provide the service that they promise. Attorney referral services are one of the services where a “bait and switch” occurs. Let’s assume that you’ve been injured while walking in Home Depot. Perhaps you tripped over a box that was left in the middle of an aisle, and the company was at fault because workers neglected…