• No To Bullying Stand Up For Yourself Symbol
    Corporate Law

    When, Why and How You Should Stand Up for Yourself

    Too many of us are guilty of neglecting to stand up or ourselves. We don't want to cause a fuss, or we're afraid of creating conflict. However, sometimes the conflict already exists, and someone needs to push back against it. Other times, you could end up bottling something up until it all comes out at once. It could lead to a bigger problem than if you had stood up for yourself in the first place.

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    Corporate Law

    Four Steps to Starting a Business in France

    Setting up your own business, no matter what it is, can be a daunting prospect. But doing this in France, where complicated bureaucratic forms in French are enough to scare off even the most determined entrepreneur, is many times more intimidating! To help you get started, here are four key elements to keep in mind when starting a business in France: 1. Find your niche When setting up a business abroad, you’ll face a number of concrete obstacles compared with local entrepreneurs. The language can present a significant barrier, not just for legal and other formal procedures (discussed in detail below), but also in terms of building business connections. To…

  • Unemployment
    Corporate Law

    5 Things You Can Do If You Were Released from Your Job

    Being employed does not guarantee you permanent placement unless a bargaining agreement or employment contract covers you. If not, the employer can fire you at will. Your employer can release you with a valid reason, for example, if you breached company policy. This painful to a worker, knowing that they just lost their income. This is not the end of your career, so instead of panicking and stressing, you need a recovery strategy.

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    Corporate Law,  Online Business

    What Does ADA Compliance Mean For Digital Business?

    Does your business have to deal with regulatory compliance? If you don’t already, you might soon have to. Sometimes these regulations are set forth to protect third-party information, from credit card data to personal health information. With the rise of cybersecurity breaches across all industries, mentions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) have risen, with Duquesne University indicating that HIPAA’s “primary area of concern in 2017 has been data security.” Other times these regulations protect third parties from unfair treatment. Title IX, for example, which was signed into law in 1972, states that “no person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded…

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    Management

    The Top Mistakes People Make When Starting A Woodworking Business

    Woodworking is an industry very much in demand today. Sure, it’s a more traditional sector than IT, for example. But, more of us are willing to pay for top-quality goods made out of wood. As you can appreciate, it’s also a lucrative industry to be in. The industry is one where you could have just about anything made out of wood. Examples include decorative figurines, lavish staircases, cabinets, and treehouses. Woodworking is a niche that also combines traditional techniques with modern technology. As a result, woodworkers are more productive these days. One interesting thing to note about the industry is this. People make all kinds of mistakes in their woodworking…

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    Logistics

    How To Prepare An Office Building For Sale

    As a building owner, you will no doubt receive an income by letting people lease office space in it. There will come a time where you need to raise significant funding towards a new investment. Rather than borrowing the money, you might wish to sell off your current property. You’ve got experience of buying commercial properties. But, what knowledge do you have of selling one? If the answer is “none” you’ve come to the right place. In this handy guide, you will learn the best ways to prepare your building for sale. By following these tips, you are sure to get the most amount of money for your property when…