S-Corp vs. LLC
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Corporations, Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- May 21, 2014
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When an entrepreneur decides to make their business official, two business entities they may commonly consider are the limited liability company (LLC) and the S Corporation (S-Corp). While these two entities have several similarities and shared benefits, they also...
Read MoreWhat is a Sole Proprietorship?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Founders, Small businesses
- May 13, 2014
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A sole proprietorship is perhaps the simplest business entity available for self-employed individuals. In fact, many people have a sole proprietorship without even realizing they do. For example, a college student offering lawn services in the neighborhood to make...
Read MoreLLC Taxes in California
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation, Small businesses
- May 12, 2014
- 1 Comment
As we have previously discussed on this blog, a limited liability company (LLC) is the right type of business entity for many different types of companies starting in California. However, as a business owner, it is very important for...
Read MoreLLC or LLP: Which is Right for your Business?
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Incorporation, Small businesses, Startups
- April 27, 2014
- 5 Comments
Many people who start their own businesses have the ambition and passion required to sell their product or service in a successful manner. However, many entrepreneurs may initially be nearly clueless when it comes to choosing the right business...
Read MoreNew Proposed Overtime Rules Could Affect Small Businesses
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Small businesses
- April 07, 2014
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Last month, President Obama announced his intention to use the administration’s federal rule-making authority to make significant changes to federal overtime rules. If implemented, these changes could have a significant impact on small businesses, particularly those that employ salaried...
Read MoreTop 5 things to Watch out for if you are Purchasing a Franchise
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Small businesses
- March 20, 2014
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Many small business owners do not want to start from scratch with a unique idea. The good news is that you can still be your own boss without building a business from the ground up, as franchises can be...
Read MoreKalia Law PC to present at Founding Moms Meetup
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Events, Founders, Incorporation, IP, Small businesses, Startups, Uncategorized
- March 11, 2014
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I am thrilled to be the guest speaker at the April 8, 2014 meetup in Palo Alto for the organization, Founding Moms. Founding Moms is a group that helps entrepreneurial moms connect, network, and support one another through the...
Read MoreHow to Set Up Employee Files
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- February 26, 2014
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Previously on this blog, we discussed the importance of developing an employee handbook despite the time and energy involved. Another important step for small business owners is to properly set up a system for employee personnel files when you...
Read MoreIntuit Webinar now Available – Keeping Your Business HR Compliant
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Compensation and benefits, Employment, Small businesses, Startups
- February 14, 2014
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I recently contributed to a webinar hosted by Intuit that I designed to help small businesses stay HR compliant in a number of areas. The webinar is now available for viewing at this link. The major topics we covered...
Read MoreThe Benefits of Having an Employee Handbook
- Posted By: Claire Kalia
- Posted In: Employment, Small businesses
- February 06, 2014
- 1 Comment
Many small business owners may not believe it is necessary to have a formal employee handbook. True, handbooks take time and energy to develop and must be updated on a regular basis. It may seem much easier to simply...
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