Category: Tips for Small Businesses
Update on the joint employer rule
WHAT IS THE JOINT-EMPLOYER RULE? Joint-employer rule refers to the criteria established by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to determine when two or more entities, like a direct employer […]
Understanding Franchise Obligations
Franchisees must understand their contractual obligations to build and maintain a successful business. Franchisor responsibilities are to be clear in their franchise documents about the franchisees’ obligations; further, the franchisor […]
Proactive Steps to Ensure Legal Compliance with Franchise Compliance Audits
Franchise compliance audits play a crucial role in the franchising industry by ensuring that franchise businesses adhere to legal requirements and maintain a strong compliance framework. In this article, we […]
Franchise Termination: When and How to End a Franchise Relationship
Franchise termination refers to the process of ending a franchise agreement between a franchisor (owner of the business) and a franchisee (owner of a specific location or unit of the […]
Is it just a fad or will the franchise last?
Investing in a franchise can be a great opportunity, but how do you know if this franchise idea you are getting behind is a great long-term investment – not just […]
Red Flags For First-Time Franchise Owners
Choosing to buy a business franchise is a huge step. It’s exciting and can be very rewarding and lucrative. However, you need to know what to look for when buying […]
What is an S-Corporation
An S corporation is a form of business classified for federal income tax purposes as a corporation that has elected to be taxed as a pass-through entity, in a manner […]