Some business owners want to make all their staff independent contractors and issue them a Form 1099. Attorney Joel Beck explains that such an action may lead to trouble.
Category Archives: Business Law
What is an Operating Agreement for a LLC?
Common questions about LLCs include these: What is the Operating Agreement? What does the Operating Agreement do? Georgia business lawyer Joel Beck answers those questions in today's short post and video.
What is a Registered Agent for a LLC or corporation in Georgia?
Attorney Joel Beck explains what a Registered Agent is and does for a Georgia LLC or corporation and why they are required under Georgia law.
Employers: Using Restrictive Covenants to Help Protect Business Interests
Business owners or employers may have questions about whether restrictive covenants, such as a covenant not to compete or a covenant not to solicit clients, can be enforced under Georgia law. In today's post and video, attorney Joel Beck shares some thoughts about these covenants as a way to help protect business interests.
Can a covenant not to compete or not to solicit be enforced? Is it any good in Georgia?
Your employer wants you to sign a covenant not to compete or not to solicit clients. Or, maybe you've already signed one and need to know it is is valid. Attorney Joel Beck discusses these contracts as they relate to an employee in today's blog post and video.
Contracts: What do yours say about your company?
Your company's contracts say a lot about your business, and sometimes it is not all good. Read on to find out what we found when we reviewed a contract for one of our clients.
Estate Planning for The Business Owner: Critical Need to Prepare Your Business For Your Incapacity or Death
If you are a small business owner, do you have plans in place to protect your business in the event of your incapacitation or your unexpected death? If not, why not? Planning for business owners is critical to protect the business, and the owner.
Georgia a Great State for Business, Report Shows
Georgia is a great state to do business in, and according to a recent report in the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, it is the eighth best place to start a business. According to the articles, there were more than 13,000 new companies in Georgia last year. The articles cites various factors for making Georgia a great place […]
Forming a Business: Joel Beck Interviewed on Gwinnett Business Radio X’s The Tiffany Krumins Show
Joel Beck is interviewed on The Tiffany Krumins Show on Business Radio X about forming a business, differences between a LLC and a corporation, and other business law issues that entrepreneurs should consider.
Due Diligence When Buying a Business in Georgia
When considering buying a business, doing your due diligence is critical. Here, we'll discuss some basic steps to take to help you in this due diligence process, identifying various legal, accounting and business areas that should be reviewed by a prospective buyer.