Residents and businesses across Florida rely on local power companies to keep their lights on, literally. The largest such company in the state, Florida Power and Light, currently serves an estimated five million customers. A handful of other companies serve remaining...
Month: May 2020
Purposeful use of noncompete agreements
When hiring people that will hold critical positions in your business, you may find it necessary to establish some parameters that protect you against these people learning from you and taking their learnings to another company and using those against you. A...
How important is culture in a merger?
If your company is in conversations with another company about potentially joining forces, you know that there are many things to be evaluated before a final decision to move forward can or should be made. From sales models to market opportunities to pricing and more,...
Have you noticed these signs of doom in your business merger?
You feel excited by the idea of merging with another business in Florida, but how sure are you about your compatibility? There could be dark clouds gathering on the horizon that you have yet to notice. See which signs Inc.com says spell disaster for a business...
Do you have these items on your employment contracts?
While forming your business in Florida, have you thought about the employees you would like to hire? Knowing how to structure employment contracts better ensures you have the workforce you desire, and that you cover all your legal bases. Chron breaks down how to...
Are you familiar with these employee wage complaints?
If this is your first time setting up a business in Florida, you may stumble with employee wages and salary. While some services handle all payroll tasks, it is a good idea for you to familiarize yourself with federal labor standards. To get started, see which...
What does non-physical sexual harassment look like?
Florida workers deserve to have a work environment free of harassment and fear. Unfortunately, laws cannot guarantee that a workplace will remain safe. Many workers suffer from harassment even with anti-discrimination and anti-harassment laws in place. Today, we will...
Why is mediation such a crucial tool for businesses?
Florida business owners know that no business gets smooth sailing all the time. Every business runs into a snag sooner or later. For many, this snag may involve clashes with other parts of the business. This can include the supply chain, business partners or...
What does pregnancy discrimination look like?
Florida workers have the right to attend work in a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, not every workspace offers this. Discrimination can happen anywhere for any reason. It happens even though there are laws to prevent it. Today, we will look at pregnancy...
Why should you work on a succession plan early?
Florida business owners have a lot on their plates. They must handle everything from structuring a business to figuring out how to run it. Where does succession planning fit in? Some people believe you do not need to tackle this for a long time. That is not true....