Mar 17, 2022 | Limiting liability
Imagine an entrepreneur. Though they may have a life-changing idea for a business that could take over an industry or market, they still need capital. There is not enough of a track record to generate a valuation for the company during these very early stages. Rather...
Feb 10, 2022 | Limiting liability
There can be severe financial consequences for improperly classifying your workers. When some people begin a business, they view calling those providing services independent contractors as a means to save money. Though this is entirely understandable because...
Jan 10, 2022 | Limiting liability
Consider this: Coca-Cola generates over $30 billion in revenue annually. Imagine that someone has a magic wand and makes all of Coke’s physical assets disappear, its office buildings, plants, distribution centers, etc. Even if that were to happen, Starbucks is still...
Jan 5, 2022 | business attorney, Entrepreneurs, Small business, Small Business Administration, Startups
The “Great Resignation” and Entrepreneurship We have all heard about the so-called “Great Resignation,” the millions of people who have quit their jobs during the course of the pandemic in 2020 and 2021 (4.2 million in October, and 4.5 million in November...
Nov 14, 2021 | Agreements, Small business
Shareholders are owners of a corporation, whether a large public corporation like Apple or a small, private corporation started by two or three people. Their level of ownership depends on the amount of stock they own. A shareholder agreement is an important contract...
Oct 26, 2021 | Asset Purchase, Corporation, Small business
If and when you intend to buy another company, you have a decision to make. Should you purchase the company’s shares or its assets? As a buyer, there are advantages and disadvantages to both. A Share Sale Buyers consider this an option when they are purchasing an...
Aug 23, 2021 | Employment, Equal pay, Limiting liability, Medium-sized business, Small business
New guidance on Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act The Colorado Department of Labor and Employment recently issued revised guidance on the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEW), a state law that took effect January 1 of this year. The notice provides...
Jun 30, 2021 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Employment, Medium-sized business, Small business, Vaccinations
The EEOC has issued guidance on COVID-19 vaccinations for employers Many employers are wondering, can I require employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before being allowed to return to work? The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), which...
Feb 9, 2021 | business attorney, COVID-19, Entrepreneurs, Medium-sized business, Small business
5-Star certification program for Colorado businesses The State of Colorado recently announced the 5-Star State Certification program. This is a process operating at the county and municipality level to encourage and certify businesses to implement COVID-related safety...
