Michigan small business owners may be wondering if the time to sell their company is now or in the near future. There are many things to take into consideration, decisions to be made and actions to be taken if an owner is contemplating a sale.A sale of a business...

Month: January 2015
Women claiming workplace sexual harassment
Michigan employees may wonder about their options in cases of work-related sexual harassment. Two women who were fired for their complaints about such conditions are fighting back by way of a lawsuit. The 24-year-old and 34-year-old women filed the suit in Vermont in...
Opening a business in Michigan
Entrepreneurs in Michigan might be interested in learning more about the different steps involved in starting an enterprise. Conducting a significant degree of due diligence is recommended for anyone seriously considering opening a business. Aspiring business owners...
Forming a new business or choosing a franchise
Those in Michigan who are considering into going into business often must decide whether it makes more sense for them to strike out on their own completely or if they would rather choose to franchise. With a franchise, the owner will enter into an agreement with the...
Understanding what constitutes sexual harassment in Michigan
Sexual discrimination at work occurs when any employment decision is made based on a person's gender, such as a denial of promotion. Employers who discriminate against transgender individuals are also committing sexual discrimination. These laws also apply to job...
Can employees take extended leave for family reasons?
Some readers from Michigan are likely to understand how difficult it can sometimes be to achieve a satisfactory amount of work-life balance. Although extended leaves of absence for family reasons can create some hardship for employer and employee alike, there are laws...
The increasing use of non-competition agreements
Many Michigan residents associate non-competition agreements with senior executives who could damage their employers if they were to take their inside knowledge to a competitor. However, court records indicate that even fast food workers, hotel maids and nail stylists...
Engineering an enterprise
Michigan entrepreneurs considering making a bold business move with a fresh startup may be looking for guidance regarding how to effectively assemble and launch such a venture. Business planning is an essential component in effectively adapting and growing during...
Questions to consider when starting a business
Those who are considering starting their own business in Michigan may be curious as to how their business should be set up. While it may not be necessary to incorporate, there may be several benefits to doing so. Incorporating a business may make it easier to get a...
Plan for a business sale from the very beginning
A Michigan entrepreneur may not think about getting rid of a business at the start of operations. However, experts indicate that this is the very point at which the sale of business should be considered. Planning should continue from this point going forward. As an...