Follow @BarbaraWeltman Under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), employees who work more than 40 hours in a workweek and who are not … Read more about Overtime Rules: Get Ready for a Big Change
Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds
Follow @BarbaraWeltman Unless you get paid at the point of sale (POS), you have to bill for your goods or services and wait for payment. It’s my … Read more about Quick Invoicing Increases Payment Odds
Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Follow @BarbaraWeltman On this Thanksgiving Day, there are many things to be grateful for. Family, friends, good health, and freedom top my list. … Read more about Being Grateful: A Business Perspective
Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Follow @BarbaraWeltman No, this isn’t a contract to do business with another firm. It is an acknowledgment you may be asked to sign if you do … Read more about Should You Sign a Business Associate Agreement?
Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
Follow @BarbaraWeltman A century ago, businesses' contract with workers was simple: Workers put in a certain number of hours (albeit what would be … Read more about Business as Benefactor to Workers and Government
How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
With Labor Day behind us, some people may be thinking that being a worker is not as rewarding as being a business owner. They may also be asking … Read more about How Much Money Does It Take to Start a Business in America Today?
Small Business and Politics
A recent Manta survey had some interesting results about the political views of small business owners: 32% believe the Republican party to be the … Read more about Small Business and Politics
Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?
The National Relations Board (NLRB) started in the Great Depression as a government board to protect the rights of employees to collectively bargain … Read more about Attention Franchisees: Who’s in Charge?
