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If your business accepts payments using credit cards, it is very important that you ensure you are in compliance with the provisions of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act (FACTA). Every year, businesses are sued for different violations of the FACTA. Here are some examples of provisions...

Do you know how to handle the Final Paycheck of an employee who has not shown up to their shift? When an individual you employ does not come in to work, it is STILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITY as the business owner to ensure you attempt to communicate with him/her regarding his/her...

One of the most significant factors used to determine your business' Workers' Compensation Insurance policy Premium (or rate) is the number of Workers' Compensation Claims you have or had against your business (this is used to determine your business' Experience Modification, or Ex. Mod.). These claims are incidents reported by your employees when they...

Central Station Burglar Alarm systems and Sprinkler systems are fantastic systems for keeping your business safe, secure and as claim-free as possible. As wonderful as these systems can be, you cannot afford to wait until after a burglary or fire to find out if they were set-up correctly and...

Are your employees trustworthy? Employee Dishonesty is a serious concern for any business owner, and any procedure that can be put in place to prevent getting taken advantage of can be extremely valuable. One great tip we received from one of our restaurateur clients is to calculate what...

Would you like to know how to gain more customers, motivate your staff and get more positive reviews on Yelp? Yelp has become the industry standard for business reviews, and millions of people use it everyday to write reviews or to evaluate a business/service-provider for themselves. The...

Would you like to know how having a Love Contract is essential to your business and minimizing Lawsuits/Claims? These are put in place to possibly reduce Sexual Harassment lawsuits/claims, which are increasing in occurrence these days, and include a large array of variables! Los Angeles-based labor attorney Alfred Landegger has graciously...

As a restaurant owner, you strive to always cater to your guests' different eating habits and dietary needs. It is hard to imagine being penalized for attempting to provide to the needs of your customers. Specialty items, such as gluten-free substitutions, can increase a business' food...

A complete Employee Handbook is an essential tool for business owners, used to enforce consistent procedures among your business' employees. It is very important to note, however, that an INCOMPLETE/INACCURATE Employee Handbook can seriously work against you, the business owner! This is why it is highly recommended to have your...