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The art of the interview: an employer’s guide to the right questions
Most people have gone through the nerve-wracking experience of sitting through an interview at some time or another. However, as a small...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Collections: collecting nonpayment on your own and using an agency if necessary
Sometimes you have to resort to tougher measures to get payment from your customer. The following will provide you with some collections...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Reducing the risk of customer nonpayment for small business owners
Unless your customer pays you in cash at the time of sale, you will probably encounter a number of situations with a high risk of...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Background checks for prospective employees
So you have interviewed the ideal person for the job. You want to extend an offer and hire them on the spot. However, you should hold off...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Providing warranties: the how and when
The best way to handle customer problems is to avoid them in the first place. The information provided here may not guarantee that...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Customer payment policies: using them to your advantage
Most small businesses, at one time or another are likely to have problems with their customers. One frequent issue is not receiving...

David Manes
Mar 31, 20142 min read
Overview of the Appeal Process for Veteran Claims
The United States Department of Veteran Appeals (“VA”) provides a broad variety of benefits and services to veterans. Among the benefits...

David Manes
Mar 28, 20143 min read
What is considered a “disability” under the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”) prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It ensures equal...

David Manes
Mar 26, 20143 min read
What type of discrimination lawsuit can I bring against my employer?
When you hear that an employer has “discriminated” against an employee, you are probably asking yourself what constitutes discrimination?...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20143 min read
Distributor agreements: the key to successful distribution
In many small businesses, the key to success is how well you can distribute your product. If you are selling retail items, you may want...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20142 min read
Obama Proposes Changes to FLSA Overtime Exemptions
On March 13, President Obama released a statement regarding updating and modernizing the overtime regulations under the Fair Labor...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20143 min read
Purchase order: another tool in your small business tool kit
If you are buying products or materials from another company, you can often accomplish this purchase with a simple purchase order. A...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20142 min read
License Agreements: How they work and how to use one
A license typically gives you the right, and sometimes the obligation, to use someone else’s asset or right, or gives someone else the...

David Manes
Mar 24, 20142 min read
Sales contracts: drafting a good one for your small business
If you are a small business owner that sells products then you need a good Sales Contract. The Sales Contract will lay out the price,...

David Manes
Mar 23, 20142 min read
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission: What is it? How does it operate?
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal law enforcement agency that enforces laws against workplace...

David Manes
Mar 23, 20142 min read
Confidentiality of your medical information in the workplace
As a general rule employers are not supposed to reveal medical information about employees unless there is a legitimate business reason...

David Manes
Mar 23, 20142 min read
Getting replacement income: what to do when you suddenly find yourself jobless
When your employment is interrupted it is important to get replacement income as soon as you can. Your mortgage is still due, your car...

David Manes
Mar 22, 20142 min read
Social security retirement benefits: a primer
There are no laws out there requiring private employers to offer their employees retirement plans. In fact, only about half of the...

David Manes
Mar 22, 20142 min read
What are “necessitous and compelling reasons” under 402(b)?
Section 402(b) is applied in circumstance where you voluntarily quit your job. When trying to obtain benefits under 402(b) of the...

David Manes
Mar 21, 20143 min read
Retaliation: How the Law Protects those Who Report Workplace Harassment
Protecting those who report harassment in the workplace. A young female professional graduates from college with significant student...

David Manes
Mar 19, 20143 min read
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