Once a corporation has been formed in Georgia, one of the first tasks of its board of directors will be to draft and adopt corporate bylaws. A corporation's bylaws are important because they are legal rules that define how the company's management structure will work...
Business Law
How to build business credit
Any Georgia company can benefit from good business credit. You can use your personal credit, but eventually you’ll want a separate line. There are steps you can take to do so. Register You can use your own name as your business name. But for business law purposes, you...
Common terms in an employment contract
Giving an individual the privilege of employment also means ensuring that person is properly employed. An employee usually does not have the right to make decisions on their own terms. There are certain terms that are suggested to include in an employment contract in...
4 tips to grow your business in georgia
When you're tired of stagnation, there are many strategies that smart business owners use to help their companies thrive while staying within business law. Some of the top tips include the following: Take advantage of modern technology Today's business owners cannot...
Ways a covenant not to compete limits employees
Many employers in Georgia require their employees to sign a covenant not to compete agreement when they accept a job offer. However, this type of agreement isn’t always in the employee’s best interest. There are some ways that a covenant not to compete agreement...
How do you end a business partnership?
Ending your business partnership in Georgia doesn't have to be an ordeal. If your business partnership has run its course, you and your partner might simply agree to part ways. Here are a few ways you could end your business partnership without compromising your...
What type of business entity is right for me?
If you're considering starting a business in Georgia, you have many different options for setting it up. A business's legal structure decides how it pays taxes and who is held liable for its liabilities. Before you make the decision, you should understand the...