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How to Get a Handle on High Shipping Costs
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
Do you have a good handle on your high shipping and handling costs? If you don't, it could cost you -- especially during the holidays. As small-business...
10 Tips to Prevent a Black Friday Melee
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
With only days until Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, retailers nationwide are preparing for what they're hoping will be a throng of excitable,...
'Crummy' NYC Bar Raises Drinking Age to 25
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
A Brooklyn bar is raising its weekend drinking age to 25 in an attempt to keep the atmosphere less rowdy -- and to keep neighbors' complaints at bay. DNAinfo...
Starbucks Baristas Lose Tip-Sharing Appeal in N.Y.
By Betty Wang, JD | Last updated on
A federal appeals court has ruled that, under New York law, Starbucks baristas must share their tips with shift supervisors because the company's tip-sharing...
Non-Compete Clauses: Are Geographic Limits Valid?
By Brett Snider, Esq. | Last updated on
As a part of most boilerplate contracts, non-compete clauses are a standard way for business owners to protect their interests when employees move on. But can...
Do You Have a Family Business Succession Plan?
By Aditi Mukherji, JD | Last updated on
A solid succession plan is essential to the longevity of a family business. Though family businesses account for a staggering 50 percent of the gross domestic...