BizCounsel Article Center
Latest from the Blog
How to Pay Yourself as a Business Owner
Nov. 21, 2019
Although it seems easy to misrepresent your shareholder income, the IRS invests a lot of manpower in reviewing returns to ensure accuracy.
Read MoreBrowse by Category
- Small Business
The Tax Advantages of S Corps: Can My Business Really Save $15,000 per Year?
Many business owners are astounded when they hear about the potential tax savings associated with S Corps. Here's what you need to know.
Nov. 14, 2019 - Small Business
Can I Turn my LLC into an S Corp?
The short answer: usually yes. In-fact, this is rather common for today’s small businesses, as the tax benefits with S Corps are hard to ignore.
Nov. 5, 2019 - Hiring Employees
California's Assembly Bill 5 (AB5): What Business Owner's Need to Know
Assembly Bill 5 or AB5 dramatically changes the employment laws by redefining exactly what it means to be an “employee” in California.
Oct. 25, 2019 - Hiring Employees
AB5's ABC Test: A Brief Explanation for California Business Owners
The ABC test is the legal criteria used to determine if a given worker should be classified as an employee or not. Here's what you need to know.
Oct. 25, 2019 - Hiring Employees
Confidentiality Agreements: Should my Employees be Signing them?
It’s estimated that about 1/3 of the U.S. workforce is currently signed-into an active, legally-binding NDA with their employer.
Oct. 8, 2019 - Contract Clauses
5 Things to Consider Before Signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) play an important role in facilitating strong business relationships and securing confidential business information.
Oct. 7, 2019 - Contract Clauses
Liquidated Damages in NDAs
A liquidated damages clause is a section of the NDA that establishes the monetary consequences when there's a breach of the agreement.
Oct. 7, 2019 - Hiring Employees
Workers Compensation Coverage and Lawsuits: Key Things for Business Owners
Workers compensation is a type of insurance that protects both employers and employees in the event of a workplace injury, or death.
Oct. 3, 2019 - Intellectual Property
What's the Difference Between Mutual and Unilateral NDAs?
An NDA is an agreement meant to protect confidential information, and the obligations of the parties can be unilateral or mutual.
Oct. 2, 2019