At some point in a business relationship, differences of opinion are likely to arise. In businesses where there are equal owners of the company or in a 50/50 business, it is important to ensure that there are carefully drafted governing documents that detail the process for resolving a conflict or impasse. Learn the common mechanisms for resolving such standoffs and give careful consideration when drafting dispute resolution or divorce provision.
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As COVID-19 cases have spiked across the country, many businesses have adjusted certain operations with an eye on customer and employee safety, as well as to ensure compliance with recent changes to government orders. Some businesses have faced challenges that they have not seen since last spring. As the average daily death totals in the U.S. remain high, there a few things to consider when proceeding to re-open and establish new processes in the face a dynamic environment.
After a very difficult 2020, rapid vaccine development has sparked optimism among the public and in the business community. But there’s a long road ahead while infections remain high. During this transition period—when vaccines are becoming more widely available, but before the country achieves herd immunity— businesses should consider and anticipate a few things, including that certain individuals may not comply with COVID policies.
Just because a small business or startup makes it beyond its initial launch phase and sees some early commercial success doesn’t mean its challenges are over. In this podcast, learn about three important topics—including key metrics in the early growth stages—for business leaders buying into startups, creating value over time, and what happens when you’re ready to get out.
Among its many provisions, the American Rescue Plan COVID relief addresses paid sick and family leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and makes temporary but significant changes to COBRA coverage. A short (and high-level) summary of the changes are provided to show the effect on covered employers and employees.
“I’m 100 percent not you, and you’re 100 percent not me.”— Find out why that powerful reminder from guest Cassie Atteberry is the key to making the “people stuff” easier for you, your family, and your organization. In this episode, Cassie joins host Damien Martin to share insights to help you to show up as the best version of yourself, build higher-performing teams, and deliberately create a healthy and successful organizational culture.
The Corporate Transparency Act requires certain newly formed and existing corporate entities to identify and disclose information on their “beneficial owners” to FinCEN. This information includes identifying the beneficial owners by full legal name, date of birth, current residential or business address, among other data. FinCEN is now seeking preliminary input on various topics that will be covered under the forthcoming CTA regulations, which will guide FinCEN in its implementation of all aspects of the new rules.
The COVID-19 pandemic has led to an acceleration of adoption of cloud solutions and other remote access tools. However, hasty adoption of any new technology that is not combined with robust security frameworks, policies, and controls can leave businesses vulnerable. A formal vendor management process and having specific controls in place can mean the difference between a cloud solution being a huge advantage to agile solutions or leaving the business open to attacks and unauthorized access.
From start-up founders, to self-employed individuals, making real financial progress towards your goal is a universal priority for business owners. Watch this educational webinar to receive tips, tricks, and on-trend advice to learn how to proactively navigate through different business cycles. Through the decoding process, you also learn what to consider when assessing your financial statements, top ratios, and a deep dive into banking products available to business owners.The 10 key moments from the webinar:
In this educational webinar for business owners, business banking and social media experts will take you through marketing and social media best practices to help you pivot your brand positioning and capture your audience during COVID-19. Plus, gain access to a creative marketing workbook, and listen in on the top questions during the extended questions and answers window.