Shadow IT and seized opportunities
Without a communicated and shared cloud strategy, corporate IT is forced into a reactive posture when it comes to the cloud
Business Advice
The rules are changing for operating agreements
New Hampshire’s current LLC act (which I’ll call the “Old Act”) provides that an agreement among the members of an LLC about their rights and duties as members (an “operating agreement”) won’t be legally binding unless it’s in writing; and…
How to stay injury-free at work
Proper posture, frequent breaks, stretching all help reduce the risk of pain and injury
Despite 4Q loss, Bottomline finishes FY in the black
Bottomline Technologies posted a net of loss of $1.2 million in its last quarter of the fiscal year. The company would have had the potential for a higher "core net income" if they ignored GAAP factors.
Opting in to new LLC law: should you or shouldn't you?
New Hampshire's new LLC act will become effective on Jan. 1, 2013, for LLCs formed on and after that date. But what about the roughly 50,000 New Hampshire LLCs that, on that date, will already be in existence? The short…
Why it's worth registering a trademark
US companies that use a trademark acquire them protectable trademark rights and the shipping of goods throughout the nation.
A new era in non-compete agreements
Companies thinking about asking employees to sign non-competition agreements have restrictive laws they must follow
Internal investigations a critical tool for minimizing employer risk
What should an employer do to effectively resolve and protect itself from liability? Employers must investigate every matter promptly and thoroughly is critical in reducing the risk to the employer.
Do your research before you brand
Remember the disastrous 1980s debut of New Coke? Coca-Cola did a ton of market research on the product itself, including countless taste tests. But the failure of the product launch proved to be the company's neglect of brand research. By…
Making the transition: small business owner to small business leader
As a small business owner, you are an entrepreneur at your core - you organize a business venture and assume the risk. And it's a big risk. Fifty percent of businesses fail in the first year, and 90 percent fail…
A word of warning to bond buyers
A new client recently came to me, having bought a bond fund almost a year ago at a local branch of a large bank. His goal was to invest in the bond fund for a short period of time and…
Be cautious when using social media in hiring
Social media networks have grown to be one of the most powerful recruiting and screening tools. According to Jobvite's Social Recruiting Survey 2011, employers are increasingly using LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter to find and vet prospective employees. Of the 800-plus…
N.H. Department of Labor - Top 10 violations
For those looking to conduct a wage and hour "self-audit," the New Hampshire Department of Labor's "Fact Sheet - Top 10 N.H. Labor Law Violations" is a good starting point. Don't wait until an inspector is knocking at your company's…
Estate planning for the business owner
There are more than 10 million small business owners in America. Seventy percent of family-owned businesses fail shortly after the transition to the next generation, often as a result of family discord, taxes, lack of liquidity or inexperienced management. A…
Companies face privacy and data security challenges
Technology is engrained in every aspect of our business and personal lives. Society can hardly move fast enough to adopt today's technologies before tomorrow's arrive in our workplaces, homes, cars, and palms of our hands. Along with such tremendous new…
Legislature changes the New Hampshire reasonable compensation burden of proof
On June 25, 2011, Senate Bill 125 (Chapter 207, Laws of 2011) was enacted into law without Governor Lynch's signature. It makes several significant changes to the standards governing the compensation deduction under the Business Profits Tax for proprietorships, partnerships…
I-9 Compliance - Employers beware
The recent explosion in I-9 audits and fines lends credence to the adage "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure." Employers need to be fully aware of the consequences of non-compliance with the I-9 laws because of…
