If you want to become one of the thousands of Michigan residents who run their own small business, you are in excellent company. Some respected Midwestern and national brands have their birthplace right here in the Great Lakes State. Of course, for every business that...
You have dreamed of owning your own business and being your own boss since you were a child. Now — finally — your dream is about to become your reality. But you realize that you need some help in order to make your business a success. You find yourself seeking a...
Spring cleaning is a chance for people to get organized, start fresh, and get rid of all the unnecessary things that have accumulated over time. While many people focus on cleaning out their homes, businesses can also benefit from this type of attention. For example,...
My grandparents came to this country with a desire to give their families a better life. In fact, they managed to not only heroically escape the civil war that engulfed their home country of Lebanon, but also to instill empower an entrepreneurial spirit in their...
How to become a tax-exempt nonprofit organization with the IRS? A nonprofit organization is an entity that is established to advance a social cause or further a charitable purpose. The major difference between nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities is that...
The Nature of Nonprofits Nonprofits can be organizations that serve the public at-large or more specifically provide benefit exclusively to their members. Thus, state statutory provisions have been tailored by their respective legislators to provide distinct...
Is there an advantage to being a nonprofit organization? Nonprofit organizations definitely enjoy certain benefits that are distinct from for-profit entities, that could be inviting to those interested and qualified to become nonprofit. As an overview of nonprofits...
Alternative Dispute Resolution: Practical Guide When facing a legal dispute, do you really have to go to court? Believe it or not, courts actually prefer when parties to a conflict or dispute use alternative methods to the traditional route of pursuing legal claims...
What does the Supreme Court’s Decision on DAPA mean for Michigan Residents? In November 2014, President Barack Obama announced his administration’s plan for Deferred Action for Parents of Americans (DAPA), a program that would defer the deportation of an estimated...
After two years of diligent work and negotiations, the Department of Labor recently announced its final rule to adjust overtime rules. Championed by President Obama, the revised rules are projected to impact four million Americans. The significant changes are intended...