The COVID-19 pandemic continues to stifle business in the United States, especially small businesses. In the Census Bureau’s Small Business Pulse Survey, data shows that a moderate negative effect of the pandemic affected 44.3 percent of businesses from January 4 to January 10, 2021, as well as from January 10 to January 16, 2022. On …
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Recognize potential sources of conflict in a family business Discuss mutual goals and interests to identify common ground Develop strategies to resolve disputes effectively Understand any legal requirements that apply Utilize communication and negotiation techniques for successful resolution Conflict is an inherent part of any family business. When family members come together to work, their …
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Every marriage is different, and as such, it is important to take steps before getting married that will protect both parties in the event of a divorce. One way to do this is by having a prenuptial agreement drawn up. A prenuptial agreement is a legal contract that outlines the rights of each party to …
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It is known the family is the basic unit of our society. It makes a home where spouses and children are supposed to take care of each other. The pandemic brought about by the COVID-19 crisis is meant to bring family members closer to each other. Unfortunately, the pandemic has reared its ugly head, which …
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wForeclosures and pre-foreclosure properties are unfamiliar concepts to many would-be homeowners. People often get encouraged to join the bidding when they see these houses on well-known websites because they think they can save more money through a lower price. However, investors in pre-foreclosures might try to bargain with vendors, even if it is illegal. Some states regulate …
When it comes to legal matters, we usually are out of our element. Contracts sound so rumbly. We should remedy our ignorance. Having a working knowledge of the law will protect us from nefarious schemes. We should always seek the professional advice of lawyers. But the ability to differentiate libel from slander is helpful. Working …
About 30% of jobs in the United States require driving, putting employees at risk of crashing a vehicle no matter what kind of vehicle they’re using or the job they’re working. In 2019, more than 100 workers died on the job every week, totaling 5,333 work-related deaths that year, with car accidents being one of the main causes. This …
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There is nothing permanent in our lives. We may want to aim for immortality. However, our time on Earth is limited, and one day, our time will come to say goodbye to whoever is left behind. Because of the temporary nature of our lives, have you ever wondered what happens to your property when you …
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You don’t wake up one day and think, “this is the day I get sued.” No, this happens in the most unexpected ways, and you’ll be left at a loss, not knowing how to act. Being served papers containing a complaint against you is never a good way to start the day. But it’s also …
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Much has already been said about the ethics (or the lack thereof) of brands when it comes to marketing and advertising. This is because some campaigns have exploited and emotionally manipulated people’s pain or used causes that people care about to sell their product in tone-deaf ways, while others have been downright illegal and unlawful. If …
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