In Michigan, a number of business laws exist to protect workers’ rights. Business owners may believe that simply caring for their employees and acting ethically will keep them out of legal trouble, but a more rigid risk management approach may be in the best interest...

Business Law
What should business owners do if they are sued?
Facing a lawsuit can be a very troubling experience for Michigan business owners. Luckily, there are some immediate steps owners can take to protect themselves and defend their interests in the case of a lawsuit. Although it can be quite upsetting and overwhelming to...
Tips for dealing with fake online reviews
Online reviews can have a major impact on a business’ success. While it can be difficult to receive any negative review, those which are fake can be particularly frustrating and difficult to manage. Here are some actions Michigan business owners can take to respond to...
Common legal mistakes often made by startups
Entrepreneurs across Michigan know that starting a new business is anything but easy. Startup companies often face growing pains in the form of significant legal challenges. Mistakes, both big and small, will happen in the process of starting a new business. Here are...
Legal requirements that business owners should know about
Starting and running a successful business is easier said than done. Entrepreneurs who are not familiar with the legal requirements needed to start a business in Michigan are often susceptible to failure. Unfortunately, there are many business owners who decide to...
Are you ready to think about your business strategy?
Starting a business means needing to think about the future from the get-go. Even if Michigan entrepreneurs believe they have a great business idea, they need to ensure that the idea is one that is sustainable and has the potential to see success for years to come. As...
4 important questions to ask during contact negotiations
Business growth can show itself in many ways. In some cases, entering into business relationships, whether that be with employees or other outside parties, can be a sign of growth, but it also means that Michigan companies need to take steps to protect their...
Layoff decisions are difficult but sometimes necessary
Though all business owners in Michigan and beyond hope that they will see success throughout the years, there may be times when owners have to make tough decisions for financial reasons. For example, if a business lands on hard times, it may be necessary for owners to...
A DBA may help entrepreneurs name their business
One of the most exciting aspects of starting a business for many Michigan entrepreneurs is choosing a business name. In some cases, if parties are acting as individuals only, they may choose to name their business after themselves. In other cases, however, they may...
Tips for smoothly terminating an employee from a job
Running a business in Michigan certainly has its ups and downs. For many employers, the worst part of the job is having to tell an employee that he or she is fired. Even when the termination comes about for good and legal reasons, the responses that workers have to...