Business owners in Michigan and elsewhere may, at some point, have employees or former employees who choose to take legal actions against their companies. This happens for a number of reasons, a few examples being accusations of discrimination, sexual harassment and...

Month: June 2015
Business planning can make the stress of ownership manageable
It is pretty safe to say that no one has ever remarked that starting a business was the easiest thing they have ever done. Owning and operating a company takes work, and it is more than likely that mistakes will be made along the way and that unplanned surprises will...
What should I know before entering a business partnership?
Choosing to open a business with a friend, family member or mutually interested investor is a big step that should not be taken without serious thought and consideration. There are both pros and cons to entering a business partnership. Before signing contracts that...
Not addressing warranty issues may lead to business litigation
A successful business owner, whether in Michigan or elsewhere, knows that he or she needs to stand behind his or her products and services in order to build a strong reputation and to grow his or her customer base. Many may choose to do this by offering and...
Discrimination during hiring can land employers in hot water
Workplace discrimination, in all forms, occurs far more than most would think in this day in age. Discrimination, whenever it occurs, is more than just unfortunate -- it is wrong. This is certainly an issue that could land Michigan business owners in pretty hot water...
Michigan sale of business: Salsa company sold to Campbell
The popular Michigan-based salsa company, Garden Fresh, was recently acquired by Campbell in a multi-million dollar business deal. According to the current vice president of Garden Fresh, this sale of business will allow the company to put product on store shelves...
Michigan business planning: Successful home-based businesses
Whether residing in Michigan or elsewhere, the idea of working from home is appealing to a lot of people. Who wouldn't want to cut out commute times and set their own working hours? If this was an opportunity given by employers, it is reasonable to believe that quite...
What type of contracts might be utilized by business owners?
Experienced business owners know that having the right contracts can significantly help their companies. For the owners of start up businesses, however, the utilization of contracts may seem somewhat overwhelming. There simply are numerous types of contracts...