Small Town Inc.: Down-Home Business Dealings Got You Whipped? Find Your Chi With a Little Balance.
If the thought of dealing with City Hall gives you acid reflux, take a deep breath, relax, and think about boning up on jujitsu. These cleansing breaths are a quick fix if the board of zoning appeals is sitting on your request for a zoning variance or the architectural review board wants you to plant
Staying Out of the Courtroom: Is Being Sued Inevitable? Maybe. Here’s What You Should Know If the Gavel Drops
“See You in Court.” Today, that’s just a fancy way of saying, “Goodbye.” Unfortunately, that’s often the harsh truth when your employees, your customers or government agencies utter that short but terrifying sentence. So, how can you stay out of court? And, how do you keep from panicking if and when someone says those ominous
Tire Dealer Inc.: Which is the Best Way to Form Your Business?
There are six ways to form your business. Which is the right one for you? Thought about incorporating your tire business, have you? The monetary cost to do so isn’t great ®ƒ say $500 or less, according to the many professionals who would help you with this step. But it’s a major step and you
Cutting the Tape: What the TREAD Act Means to You … Today
What the TREAD Act Means to You … Today Elected officials love to jump on consumer safety issues. It’s the best job security strategy around. In November 2000, that’s precisely what Congress did when the Firestone recall and Ford Explorer debacle gave them the motive and opportunity to create and pass into law a
UTQG: Is it the Beginning of the End for the Regs No One Wanted?
Is it the Beginning of the End for the Regs No One Wanted? Uniform Tire Quality Grading’s 35th birthday passed without fanfare last September. Given its twisted history and questionable pedigree, it’s not surprising that there were no parties. From the outset, UTQG was literally and figuratively a bastard law. Born out of misunderstood language
Would You Sell Used Tires?: Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions
Would You Sell Used Tires? Dealers Can Reap Plenty of Profits But They Face Legal, Ethical Questions No one flinches about buying a “previously owned” car. Millions trek to garage sales every weekend looking for bargains. Dedicated stores sell used books, records, CDs and videos. Experienced bats and gloves take to the field again via
Knock, Knock, Knock: How to Stay Safe When Uncle Sam Comes Calling
Knock Knock Knock How to Stay Safe When Uncle Sam Comes Calling Most employers do their best to provide employees with a safe workplace, and few, if any, intentionally disregard safety or environmental regulations at the expense of the well-being of their workers or the community. Owners of small businesses find it almost impossible to
In the Line of ‘Fire’: Preparation is the Key When It’s Time to Cut the Cord
In the Line of ‘Fire’ Preparation is the Key When It’s Time to Cut the CordPerhaps you can fire any employee "at will," as the legal saying goes. And you may make it stick despite a lawsuit. But who wants an expensive lawsuit where legal costs mean you lose even when you win? Even as