The remodeling industry is highly competitive and some may be tempted to break the rules. Although some may do it intentionally, others may start with good intentions, but over time the line between right and wrong becomes blurred. Thomas Croessmann will be joining the show to discuss the consequences of breaking the rules, which in
On this episode of PowerTips Unscripted, Jody McLeod joins the show to answer legal questions, including whether companies are set up to withstand a legal challenge. Jody discusses the best way to ensure having a complete personnel file for each employee, including documentation of conversations and key facts, so that you can support yourself and
There are many legal challenges that can appear suddenly for remodelers, builders and business owners. It is imperative to build your business on a foundation that can weather the storm so that, as our guest today puts it, it doesn’t matter. In this episode, we talk more about the process of “shatterproofing” your business with
There are many legal challenges that can appear suddenly for remodelers, builders and business owners. Frivolous lawsuits, “Jekyll & Hyde” clients, predatory creditors, employment claims… you name it, it’s out there. It is imperative to build your business on a foundation that can weather the storm so that, as our guest today puts it, it
It’s the holiday season, and that means parties, outings and more for you and your staff. While these events can be wonderful team building events, if not planned correctly, they could also be Petri dishes for legal problems. Here are some things to think about before you throw that awesome party. Are Employees Paid to
We get a lot of emails from readers of our PowerTips newsletter. Most are complimentary and supportive of what we do as a company for remodelers. Others are comments or questions about the topic of the week. Last week we received a good one that I’d like to share. It has to do with the
length 5:16 (not including bonus content) Of all the choices you make when starting a business, one of the most important is the type of legal structure you select for your company. But this is not a “set it and forget it” decision limited to start-ups. If you’re in scale-up mode, then you may want
