by ScolieriLaw | Jun 19, 2013 | Business Articles
A report released recently by the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) reveals an optimistic economic outlook for Pennsylvania. ALEC’s Rich States Poor States Economic Competitiveness Index measured 15 equally-weighted economic variables among states,...
by ScolieriLaw | May 15, 2013 | Business Articles
A question employers ask us frequently is whether overtime rates are applicable to all employees, and if not, which employees are exempt? Properly-designated salaried employees are exempt from overtime. There are exceptions, but the general rule of thumb is that...
by ScolieriLaw | May 13, 2013 | Business Articles
You may be tired of the nine-to-five grind or ready to spend more time at home with your children. The reality for most people, however, is that you must continue providing constant income for your family. Starting a business in your home can be a way to put your...
by ScolieriLaw | May 8, 2013 | Business Articles
Many business owners looking to expand will often seek out an existing business in the target area. Instead of starting from the ground up, the growing business will purchase another business outright, or as we will discuss today, propose a merger of the two...
by ScolieriLaw | May 6, 2013 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
One common mistake business owners make when it comes to drafting their contracts is copying contracts from another business to use as their own. The problem with this method is that a contract used by your business should be written with your specific business goals...
