In another landmark decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, Georgia, the Supreme Court of the United States held that under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 employers may no longer discriminate against LGBTQ employees because of their sexual orientation or...
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Closing the gap: How to overcome obstacles as a female entrepreneur
The number of women-owned businesses in the United States has seen huge growth, increasing a dramatic 31 times in the past 46 years, according to the 2018 State of Women-Owned Businesses Report. Between 1972 and 2018, they’ve risen from 402,000 (4.6% of all firms) in...
What is a HIPAA violation?
Consumers are more concerned about their data and personal information than ever. Whether it’s a credit card security breach at their favorite store or concerns over social media platforms abusing user data, personal information is more valued than ever.This is...
Four struggles female entrepreneurs face
Female business ownership is on the rise. According to Forbes, there was a 114% increase in businesses owned by women between 1997 and 2017. But while female entrepreneurs have been able to increase their hold on business ownership, they still face struggles when...
Safeguard the intellectual property of your business
Your company is almost certainly part of the information economy, constantly generating mission-critical data, ideas and intellectual property (IP) of all kinds. At the same time, it often appears as if copyrights, trademarks and patents are losing all meaning to much...
It may be in your best interests to use an employment contract
A new team member in your business is always exciting. A previously vacant role being filled means your crew will operate more effectively. A new hire also means there is new potential ready to learn how to operate within your venture. Before their first day, though,...
What you need to know when selling your business
There are many reasons you may decide to sell a business. Maybe it is time to retire, you want to move on to the next big idea or you simply want to spend more time with your family. Selling a business can give you the financial push you need to move forward with...
Protecting trade secrets in the cyber age
In a constantly evolving society, trade secrets are increasingly harder to protect. Businesses rely on trade secrets for maintaining a competitive edge in their industries. However, advancements in digital technology put intellectual property at risk. Trade secret...
