Owning and operating a business can be an exciting experience. You can help people reach their potential while your company continues to succeed. However, sometimes employees do not always act as you hope when they are at work. Whether intentionally or not, there is a...
When it comes to helping your Oregon business avoid wasting precious time and money on litigation, a little bit of prevention often goes a long way. An employee handbook is an important tool for any size company to have. Having a carefully drafted handbook in place...
As your business grows, you know that recognition by your customers supports continued success. Your company name and logo help build brand reputation and set you apart from the competition. Consider these factors to determine whether it is time to trademark your...
Even if you are generally an open person, it may not be in your interest to allow the details of the sale of your business to become public. A business sale confidentiality agreement is a contract that you enter into with prospective buyers requiring that they keep...
You may want to share your business with another entrepreneur, perhaps to the point of forming a partnership. However, not all business ventures consist of partnerships. The nature of your professional relationship with another person or business might constitute a...
Even though narcissists seem to be virtually everywhere these days, a narcissistic personality disorder is a comparatively rare personality disorder. In fact, clinical narcissism only afflicts an estimated 5% of the population. Still, many others have narcissistic...
You opened your first business recently, and you feel ready to hire your first employee. Do you know the elements of a sound employment agreement? Chron breaks down the elements of a legal agreement between employer and employee. Set your business, yourself and your...