The Most Important Parts of a Business Plan
After working with a lot of clients over the years, we’ve determined the most important parts of a business plan. Even though it’s important the whole thing is done well, here are the areas we recommend spending a little extra time on. Executive Summary This is commonly accepted as the most important part of a […]
Here Are the Laws in California for Time Off During the Holidays
Thanksgiving will be here before we know it and it is important that we get the time we need with our family. This would be a great time to look over what your boss is obligated to as far as being accommodating to requests for vacation time during the holiday season. You should also look […]
4 Ways to Protect Yourself From Business Fraud
Every company is susceptible to fraud. This is largely because there are so many different kinds of fraud. Cybercriminals adapt their ways almost as quickly as cyber security firms make new products and services. It is almost impossible to protect against every type of attack. 1. Secure Your Accounts Have you not made a different […]
Learn 7 Steps to Avoid Business Fraud
All businesses should take the time to mitigate any risks of fraud. Smaller and mid-sized operations are vulnerable to business fraud, and the after effects can be devastating for everyone involved. Business fraud usually falls into three different categories: theft, financial statement fraud, and asset misuse. The vast majority of business fraud schemes are related […]
Facts About the Right to Repair Act
You probably hear a lot about ‘damages’ when it comes to attorneys and litigation. But what do damages really mean? There are two types of damages, actual and economic. Actual damages encompass physical injuries and property damage, while economic damages centralize around the cost of a repair that did not encompass a physical injury or lead […]
3 Reasons You Should Have a Lawyer Review Your Contracts
It can be tricky as an entrepreneur to call up a lawyer to review a contract. But failing to do so can have devastating consequences for your business. A lot of things can go wrong thanks with a bad contract. You could end up forking over a lot more money than you should. You could […]
How to Protect Your Business from Copyright Lawsuits
Think your company has the next ‘big idea’, good enough to break into your industry? Chances are, someone else has had the same idea. At Von Esch Law Group, we’ve seen too many start-ups and business owners face patent litigation from companies waiting to file lawsuits against unsuspecting entrepreneurs. Here are 4 tips for avoiding […]
How To Spot a Ponzi Scheme
A Ponzi scheme occurs when a scammer uses funds from new investors to pay the returns to existing investors. There is no real money being generated and when the scammer is unable to get more new investors, the scheme eventually falls apart. Being able to recognize this type of investment fraud is imperative if you […]
What are California’s Disability Discrimination Laws?
The topic of disability and what can be done to make accommodations for disability at work can sometimes be unclear. California employment law offers a wide range of legal protection for employees who can establish a valid claim for disability discrimination in the workplace. But what constitutes as disability discrimination in the state of California?
4 Reasons To Start A Business Today
Everyone wants more money, but hardly anyone is willing to start a business of their own to get it. The fact of the matter is, the biggest earners in the world are no longer the kings and sultans (with some exceptions) but from businessmen and businesswomen who were willing to risk it all. The funny […]
