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Buying a Franchise

5 Steps of the New Model of Revenue Recognition for Franchisors

The new rules around revenue recognition are lengthy and complex. Here's what you need to know.

By Sandy Shoemaker

Tech

Don’t Understand Blockchain? It Can Work for You Anyway, This Founder Says.

Blockchain is just a technology to make things more efficient, explains Sagewise co-founder and CEO Amy Wan.

By Lydia Belanger

Business Legal

California Rules Hourly Employees Who Perform Tasks ‘Off the Clock’ Must Be Compensated

California employers face an impending storm after the Supreme Court's Troester v. Starbucks decision.

By Grant Alexander

Business News

How Quality Management System Works In A Franchise Industry

4 Pillars of Quality in Franchising

By Franchise India Staff

Buying a Franchise

5 Ways Franchisees Can Protect Their Business Interests

A longtime franchisee lawyer explains how franchisees can best protect their business interests.

By Lissa Harris

Entrepreneurs

A Politician Is Trying to Stop Elon Musk From Selling Flamethrowers

An assemblymember of the California State Legislature is worried about safety risks and fire hazards.

By Lydia Belanger

Business Legal

Your Business Doesn’t Have to Pay Credit Card Fees Any More and Probably Shouldn’t

Legal challenges have succeeded in overturning bans on passing along the fees for credit card payments.

By Evan Weese

Business Legal

The Masterpiece Cakeshop Supreme Court Case Has Huge Implications for Businesses: Here is What You Need to Know

From how it began to the big names weighing in.

By Nina Zipkin

Marketing

The Beginner’s Guide to Using Stock Images Without Getting Sued

You know content is king, and you know you can get images readily online. You probably don't know how many ways this can lead to an unfriendly letter from a lawyer.

By Jeff Rojas

Thought Leaders

A Step-by-Step Guide to Responding to Allegations of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace

Leaders often feel uncomfortable and unprepared to respond to these allegations when they arise.

By Mary Gentile

Business News

Microsoft Drops Lawsuit in Secrecy Case the Government Probably Didn’t Want You to Know About

The Department of Justice agrees to cease routinely demanding data companies not tell customers about search warrants.

By Peter Page

Thought Leaders

How the Supreme Court’s Upcoming Ruling in Same-Sex Marriage Wedding Cake Case Might Impact Other Small Businesses

Spoiler: Probably not much.

By Robert Loeb

Building a Business

How DraftKings Survived And Made Daily Fantasy Sports Legal

Facing lawsuits from attorney generals, DraftKings founders not only had to fight legal battles but also had to figure out how to keep their business afloat.

By Jason Feifer

Business Legal

Are You Doing Enough to Protect and Monetize Your Intellectual Property?

What I have learned is that accretion of IP value is the key element to supporting overall enterprise value.

By Art Mertes

Building a Business

How to Protect Your Company’s Most Valuable Asset

Protect your intellectual property, apply military discipline to business and discover time for creativity with Bobby Klinck, Jen Griswold and Chase Jarvis.

By Alan Taylor

Business Operations & Logistics

What You Need to Understand About the Google Firing and Free Speech at Work

When sharing your concerns about your employer, get your facts straight and go through the proper channels.

By Nina Zipkin

Business Legal

An Emergency Safety Valve: The Case for Entrepreneurial Estate Planning

Protect your assets and safeguard your family's future with three documents that detail what will happen when you're unable to make decisions later.

By Ellie Martin

Buying a Franchise

Are Fast Food Wage Increases and Schedule Security Laws Worth the Penalty to Restaurant Owners?

These changes are well-intended, but they have unintended consequences.

By Rick Bisio

Business Legal

How the Gig Economy Hurts Workers and Consumers

Freelancers are not subject to traditional worker protection and accountability laws, and operate largely outside the social safety net.

By Andje M. Medina and Craig M. Peters

Business Legal

Managing Your Lawyers as Your Startup Grows

Five ways to better manage your legal counsel.

By Miriam Rivera

Thought Leaders

Wiretapping Is a Threat to Small Businesses — Here’s How to Protect Yourself

Wiretapping is serious business, and it's unwise to bank on the idea that it won't happen to you.

By Danny Boice