Three Tax Saving Tips to Act On Before 2013

Every single one of us wants to save money on taxes. The problem is, most of us don’t know how or we wait too long to take advantage of tax saving strategies that can make a big difference to our bottom line. If you’re ready to save money – be ready to act now....

Home Based Business – Make Sure You Cover All the Legal Bases

Nearly half of all small businesses in the United States are run from home, and that number is growing as the population ages and makes career changes. Although the convenience of operating a home based business is hard to beat, you still need to be sure you follow...

Phantom Stock as Alternative to Stock Options

A Phantom Stock Agreement may be an attractive alternative to traditional Stock Option Plans for the business owner who wants to reward key employees for their contribution to the company’s success. With Phantom Stock, employees do not become shareholders...

Is a Non-Compete Agreement Enforceable in California?

A non-compete agreement is a contract between a company (corporation, LLC, partnership, etc.) and an owner, employee, or independent contractor that seeks to prevent the owner, employee, or contractor from competing with the company after that person’s...

Buy-Sell Agreement in California

Every business with two or more owners, whether it be a C-Corporation, S-Corporation, Limited Liability Company (LLC), or Partnership, should strongly consider having a Buy-Sell Agreement in place. A buy-sell agreement (also known as shareholder agreement or...

Limited Liability Company – Form an LLC in California

The LLC in California, short for Limited Liability Company, has become a very popular legal structure for small business owners as well as larger operations. An LLC is an attractive alternative to other forms of business entities because it combines some of the legal...