Most business owners in Michigan start out with small operations. Some choose to stay that way, while others work hard and grow their products to become nationally known brands. Massive growth is something the creators and original owners of the Flatout bread company...

Month: March 2015
Whistleblowers entitled to certain legal protections
Employees, in Michigan and elsewhere, are often considered the life-blood of a business. Without the hard work offered by those at every level, a company may fail to thrive. Those who are at the front lines will be some of the first to notice when things are...
Have written and implied contracts that protect your company
Company employment contracts come in many forms. The two most commonly used, though, are those that are written and those that are implied. Michigan business owners can help protect themselves and their company by having contracts that legally protect the best...
Naming a successor a hard but important part of business planning
There are many considerations that must go into owning and operating a business. Business planning is essential for the future success of companies in Michigan and elsewhere. What some business owners may neglect to consider, however, is succession planning.There...
Actions that might be considered retaliatory
Many Michigan workers feel as though they have been treated unfairly by their bosses. In some cases, these individuals wish to take legal action against their employers. Whether this should be done, however, depends on many factors. Litigation is far from simple, so...
Incorporating a business in Michigan
One of the first things that a business owner or owners will need to do if they decide to form their new business as a corporation is to select a name for the organization and file the requisite articles of incorporation. Selecting a name is a fairly simple process,...
Categorization of workers as employees or contractors
As Michigan residents may know, there may be a number of differences between being an employee and being a contractor for a company. Contract workers may be easier to terminate, receive no benefits and might have to work during holidays. Whether an individual should...
Construction law disputes in Michigan
Whether you are a property owner or a commercial contractor, a construction dispute may lead to significant financial losses for you. Homeowners and commercial property owners who only later discover a construction or design defect may be left facing thousands of...