Starting a small business is a significant achievement – but once you get started, it’s imperative to keep things going. This requires finding ways to help your business grow, while protecting what you’ve built. With various markets becoming increasingly competitive...
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When is the Time to Retain Legal Counsel?
Legal problems arise when you least expect it. Depending on the complexity of the case, countless online guides claim that a “do-it-yourself” approach is possible, , if not a more feasible way, to save money while defending yourself or your business. Although it may...
The Influence of Workers Fault on Workers’ Compensation Eligibility
The obligation to carry workers' compensation insurance is owed by most employers in Illinois, which requires coverage for all employees on their staff. Part-time workers are also be eligible for benefits, regardless of their age or position, so long as they are...
Trucking Companies: A World of Risks & Rewards
The world of commercial transportation is a hectic one, full of constantly changing demands and complex regulations. There is no denying how lucrative the trucking business is, however, those with the resources to establish and maintain a transportation business may...
The Fundamentals of Contract Amendments
Contracts, both oral and written, are the foundation of many, if not all, business relationships, as they define the expectations, responsibilities, and rights of all involved parties. Over time, and due to the dynamic nature of the business world, there are...
Hard Times on the Trucking Industry: the Brutal Reality of the Economic Downturn for Small Trucking Companies
The ongoing trucker shortage in the United States is causing significant ripple effects throughout the trucking industry, particularly impacting smaller trucking companies. Larger companies have an advantage because they can combine cost-saving measures across a...
4 Keys for Starting a Successful Business
Business ideas are a dime a dozen. Of the few good ideas that are acted upon, even fewer are realized as a successful enterprise. Establishing a successful business requires careful planning and preparation before any steps are taken. There are four key factors which...
Dissolving Your Business in Illinois
Dissolving a business, also known as “voluntary dissolution,” can be simple or complex, depending on a number of variables, including how the business was established, who the owners are, and what the desired outcome may be. In any case, a properly drafted Partnership...
What are some of the biggest legal issues small businesses face?
As a small business owner, you understand there are risks you accept when starting a business. In addition, you will likely have to invest significant time and resources to build the company, and you may find yourself doing this while working another job to support...
How to draft a buy-sell agreement in Illinois
If you own a business with a partner, you need to be prepared for everything, including the possibility of a conflict that could force you or your partner to leave the company, as well as a partner’s retirement, disability, or death. In order to protect yourself, your...
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