The IRS recently updated (revised December 2017) its form SS-4 “Application for Employer Identification Number” (EIN). You’ll want to be aware of this change if you are the person completing the EIN application for a new or existing corporation, limited liability company, trust, or other entity that is required to get a federal EIN. Lines […]
Due Diligence When Hiring a California Contractor
The California Labor Code section 2810(a) reads: A person or entity may not enter into a contract or agreement for labor or services with a construction, farm labor, garment, janitorial, or security guard contractor, where the person or entity knows or should know that the contract or agreement does not include funds sufficient to allow […]
Company Meetings: Me, Myself, and I Alone
In my March 11th review of Inc.’s article “The Importance of Corporate Minutes” you read, “Typically, after the new entity is established. . . the owners often put off dealing with many tasks necessary to running their new corporate entity.” Another quote from that featured article: “Ignoring the care and feeding of your corporate entity […]
Securing Your Company’s Private Data After It’s Been Compromised (Avoid This Blunder)
Attorney Andrew Froman wrote a short but very insightful piece for the Employment Privacy Blog (from Fisher Phillips) entitled, “Security Breached – Tips for Mitigating and Protecting Private Information from Inside and Outside Threats.” The article paints a dismal picture of what can happen when company management does not consider and take steps to minimize […]
U.S. Boarder Searches of Mobile Devices
This piece is not specifically on point with the subject of making minutes and resolutions for your small business or closely held company. However, most small business owners find they have to travel internationally at least occasionally, whether to visit suppliers, for seminars, or on a family vacation. If you are planning to enter or […]