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Time to refresh employee policies

Time to refresh employee policies

If you don't have a detailed employee handbook, or if it has been more than a year since you reviewed your handbook, now is the time to work on it. Clear and specific guidelines about employee policies help protect you legally and help prevent employee disputes (and...

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Holiday and vacation policies

Holiday and vacation policies

Typical holidays employers offer as paid time off include Thanksgiving (both Thursday and Friday), Christmas, New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. In addition, some companies offer paid time off for other national holidays, such as Veterans Day or Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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How to fire an employee legally

How to fire an employee legally

As a business owner, you make every effort to hire well, because your people are your key to success. Every once in awhile, though, someone turns out to be a hindrance rather than an asset to your business. As you proceed through the disciplinary and termination...

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New hire reporting, wage theft and more

New hire reporting, wage theft and more

As your business continues to grow, you need to stay on top of your hiring and reporting practices. Maintaining the proper records and filing the right forms helps protect you, your business and your employees. Ensure that your business complies with federal and state...

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Employee incentives benefit your business

Employee incentives benefit your business

An incentive plan can be one way to help protect your emerging business from the loss of employees at a crucial time of business growth. Providing employees with a way to earn a stake in the company and benefit from profits gives them a powerful reason to stick with...

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A New Approach to IP

A New Approach to IP

Recently I spoke to Richard Levick on the latest episode of his podcast, In House Warrior. We discussed the EmergeCounsel model, a new approach to IP which provides a worldwide clientele with the protection of intellectual property and business assets. I also...

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Trademark Application Issues Ebook

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Protect Your Assets

Protect Your Assets

Kenny and Steve discuss how creating, quantifying and protecting a strong brand can increase the value of a company. They also explore how potential business acquirers value intellectual property in GrowthAmplifiers podcast.

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

International Women's Day – From the Women of EmergeCounsel   International Women's Day is a day when women from around the world are recognized for their achievements, without regard for their nationality, ethnic, cultural, or political background. This month,...

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International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

International Women's Day – From the Women of EmergeCounsel   International Women's Day is a day when women from around the world are recognized for their achievements, without regard for their nationality, ethnic, cultural, or political background. This month,...