Can or Should You Use Noncompete Agreements

Noncompete agreements are legal contracts between a business and another person—typically an employee or independent contractor—to bar a worker to compete with the business. Noncompete agreements may also be used by a business to bar a person who sold his or her interest in it to go into a new business in competition with the former one. Noncompete agreements are common, but they are increasingly coming under pressure from some state and local governments.

Forget Flexibility. Your Employees Want Autonomy.

ut as typically happens with buzzwords, many different interpretations of flexibility are beginning to arise. For some, it means “the ability to connect and get work done from anywhere,” while to others it means “we’ll let you work from home a couple times a week.” As we’re beginning to find out, however, no one of these definitions is exactly what employees mean when they say they want flexibility. What it seems they really want is autonomy. Within the context of hybrid work, this means having the ability to be the primary decision-maker of where and when they do their work.

10 Tips for Building a Standout Team for Your Small Business

A great team can be a powerful asset for any business. But great teams aren’t built by accident. It takes careful planning and set systems to turn new employees into productive workers and passionate brand ambassadors. These tips from members of the online small business community can help you grow an ideal team for your small business.

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Notarizing For Elderly Signers

If the patient’s family or caregivers are present, be on the lookout for any signs that might indicate that they are coercing the patient to sign the paperwork, especially if they have any vested interest in the documents being signed, such as a financial power of attorney.

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10 Ways to Get Creative and Kickstart Your Business’s Online Presence

An online presence is an essential part of growing a business in 2021. Whether you’re opening a local shop or running a company entirely online, your content and website can make a huge impact. Here, members of the online small business community share tips for shaking up your online presence.

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