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Business Basics Series: Hiring Employees What do I need to know and do before hiring employees? So you have formed your business entity and found some funding. Now, you're ready to hire your first employee. Before you leap into becoming an employer, however, there are certain requirements you sh...

What are the different types of funding available? When starting your business, you'll want to ensure you have adequate funding to help pay for any expenditures. By understanding what type of funding is available to you and the potential advantages, you will be able to make the best choice for y...

What are the entity types and how do I select one? Before you register your business, it's important to consider the best entity type to register. Choosing the appropriate business entity type is important because it can impact how your business is run. You need to consider the purpose of your b...

Happy Pride Month! It has been a busy summer already here at Res Nova Law, with new clients and cases and their myriad of legal issues. And with Howard and I both moving households (Howard last month and me next month), plus at least one graduation (my son) and an upcoming move to colle...

The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (Act) that President Biden signed into law on March 11, 2021 includes a new $28.6 billion Restaurant Revitalization Fund (the Fund). The Fund will provide much-needed grants instead of loans to restaurants, bars, food trucks, brewpubs and similar...

What is a trade secret and what types of information can trade secrets protect? A trade secret may consist of any formula, pattern, device, or compilation of information that is used in your business and can provide an advantage in the marketplace over competitors who do not know it. Trade secret...