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Independent Contractors: advantages and disadvantages of hiring
As a small business owner, one way to avoid problems with employees and taxes at the same time is to use independent contractors to do...
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David Manes
Jan 31, 20142 min read
Who qualifies as a tipped employee and why does it matter?
Tipping, tip pooling and tip sharing is widespread throughout the restaurant and hospitality industry. In many ways it is a uniquely...
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David Manes
Jan 30, 20142 min read
Overtime requirements of the FLSA
The Fair Labor and Standards Act (FLSA) is a federal law that regulates the standards for wages and overtime pay that affects most public...
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David Manes
Jan 24, 20142 min read
How to handle drugs and alcohol in the workplace
There is no law that prevents an employer from regulating and combatting drug and alcohol use in the workplace. There are, however,...
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David Manes
Jan 24, 20141 min read
Most common ways to structure your business: advantages and disadvantages. Part Two
Below is a list of five of the most common business structures, along with some of the main advantages and disadvantages of each. This...
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David Manes
Jan 23, 20142 min read
What is a trademark and how do they work?
McDonald’s, Apple, Exxon, Buick. These are the names of companies that we know well. They are instantly recognizable. When we hear these...
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David Manes
Jan 21, 20143 min read
Be ready: the IRS audits small businesses three times more often than individuals
When starting your own small business you may attract all kinds of new attention. Your business may be featured in the newspaper,...
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David Manes
Jan 21, 20142 min read
Cash is king: accepting cash at your small business
There are three primary ways in which a small business can get paid: cash, credit cards and checks. Each method has its advantages and...
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David Manes
Jan 19, 20142 min read
Finding startup money for a new small business: Part 3
Many people dream of starting a small business. Few people actually do it. The largest obstacle for many is raising enough money to get...
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David Manes
Jan 19, 20142 min read
Finding startup money for a new small business: Part 2
Many people dream of starting a small business. Few people actually do it. The largest obstacle for many is raising enough money to get...
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David Manes
Jan 17, 20142 min read
Corporate structure: do you know how corporations are organized?
We all interact with corporations on a daily basis. Have you been to Wal-Mart lately or bought gas from an Exxon station? We all talk...
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David Manes
Jan 11, 20142 min read
Why your small business can benefit from progressive discipline
Motivating employees who are having trouble at work can be a difficult thing to do. Firing them can be even harder. Nobody wants to utter...
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David Manes
Jan 10, 20142 min read
OSHA and keeping your workplace safe
No employer wants a dangerous workplace. Besides the basic human desire of not wanting to see another person harmed, a business can lose...
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David Manes
Jan 7, 20143 min read
Snow and Ice Reminds Small Businesses to Avoid Slip and Fall Liability
What Legal Duty Do Small Business Owners Owe Their Guests? Under Pennsylvania law, when people are invited to a property for a business...
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David Manes
Jan 3, 20142 min read
What is discrimination in the workplace?
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act defines discrimination in the workplace. Title VII is a federal law and it addresses many different...
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David Manes
Jan 1, 20142 min read
When are Businesses Liable for an Injury Caused by a Snowy and Icy Slip and Fall?
Here is a typical slip and fall case: a grandmother leaves her house on a snowy winter day to go shopping at the local supermarket. As...
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David Manes
Dec 29, 20132 min read
How to Know when a Contract has been Formed?
What is a contract? A contract is an agreement or promise between two parties that is legally enforceable. Contracts are essential to...
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David Manes
Dec 26, 20132 min read
How do you Incorporate your Business in PA?
How to incorporate your business in PA. You can incorporate your business in PA by contacting an attorney and having him or her guide you...
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David Manes
Oct 31, 20133 min read
Small business liability for snowy slip and fall injuries
A grandmother leaves her house on a snowy winter day to go shopping at the local supermarket. As she pulls into the parking lot a fresh...
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David Manes
Oct 10, 20132 min read
Acting as a sole proprietorship has hidden costs for startups
When you start your own business without creating a separate legal entity, you are considered a sole proprietorship. A sole...
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