by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 15, 2013 | Business Articles
A question employers ask us frequently is whether overtime rates are applicable to all employees, and if not, which employees are exempt? Properly-designated salaried employees are exempt from overtime. There are exceptions, but the general rule of thumb is that...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 13, 2013 | Business Articles
You may be tired of the nine-to-five grind or ready to spend more time at home with your children. The reality for most people, however, is that you must continue providing constant income for your family. Starting a business in your home can be a way to put your...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 8, 2013 | Business Articles
Many business owners looking to expand will often seek out an existing business in the target area. Instead of starting from the ground up, the growing business will purchase another business outright, or as we will discuss today, propose a merger of the two...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 6, 2013 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
One common mistake business owners make when it comes to drafting their contracts is copying contracts from another business to use as their own. The problem with this method is that a contract used by your business should be written with your specific business goals...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | Feb 4, 2013 | Business Articles, Small Business
The number of bankruptcies for primarily commercial debts in 2012 fell twenty-two percent from the number reported in 2011. This is yet another statistic supporting the fact that the financial health of U.S. businesses is stabilizing. The statistics are based on...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | Jan 31, 2013 | Business Articles
Combining two existing businesses is a great way to expand your market and growth potential in the relatively short time it takes to complete the merger negotiations and paperwork. In this article, we will discuss some basic aspects of merging businesses in...
