Small Business Law

For those hoping to build a business, opening a franchise location can allow them to build on the foundation of an existing brand. However, not every franchise opportunity provides a strong start for future success. What warning signs might indicate that you should...

While managing your small business, you face a wide variety of decisions. What products will you offer to customers? What hours will best serve your customers’ needs? What are your long-term goals, and how can you achieve them? While many of these decisions are...

Establishing a limited liability company (LLC) provides a wide variety of opportunities to its members, and the founding documents of the company can lay the groundwork for future success. While your business may not need to outline an operating agreement, it could...

If you were to ask most individuals looking to set up a business what type of structure or formation they were thinking about, they'd likely tell you a limited liability company (LLC). There are many reasons for selecting this type of corporate structure for a...

Running a business relies on hard work, a great idea and -- quite often -- a trade secret or two. Small business owners in Wisconsin know how important it is to protect those trade secrets and other types of confidential information. Including a nondisclosure...

As the 2019 holiday season rapidly approaches, small business owners in Wisconsin may be ready to hire seasonal help. Unlike regular employees, these workers are expected to work only briefly before being let go. However, that does not mean an employer can treat the...

Running a business requires a certain level of knowledge regarding all facets of daily operations. It is natural for entrepreneurs to have a hand in everything and to know what is going on, especially among workers. However, some business owners feel worried that they...

Small businesses often hire from within the communities in which they operate. Because of this, most business owners are eager to pay their workers both fairly and well. However, the recently introduced Paycheck Fairness Act might be confusing for some people in...

Contracts are essential for protecting small businesses, customers, employees and many others. Whether for employment purposes or for detailing business transactions, contracts should protect everyone involved. Unfortunately, contracts are sometimes called into...

Utilizing unique designs, logos, names and symbols helps set small businesses apart in a world where technology is often vying for customers' attention. Wisconsin business owners often trademark these unique aspects of their company, but that does not necessarily stop...