Bill Wortman, Author at SmallBizClub https://smallbizclub.com/author/bwortman/ Helping You Succeed Wed, 05 Aug 2015 21:31:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://smallbizclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/smallbizclub_logomark_RGB-100x100.png Bill Wortman, Author at SmallBizClub https://smallbizclub.com/author/bwortman/ 32 32 Where could I locate a non-compete and non-solicitation document that I could customize and have employees of a Georgia-based business agree to and be bound by? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/ask-legal/where-could-i-locate-a-non-compete-and-non-solicitation-document-that-i-could-customize-and-have-employees-of-a-georgia-based-business-agree-to-and-be-bound-by/ Fri, 05 Sep 2014 20:45:26 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck59-legal/where-could-i-locate-a-non-compete-and-non-solicitation-document-that-i-could-customize-and-have-employees-of-a-georgia-based-business-agree-to-and-be-bound-by/ Non-compete, non-solicitation, and confidentiality agreements or separate clauses in employment agreements are common in hiring situations. However, it is important to note that a number of considerations can affect whether a non-compete agreement is a lawful and binding contract, including state and local law which varies as to the terms and enforceability of non-compete agreements

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]]> What’s the best way for my test-only smog station business to negotiate a deal with other auto repair shops? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/marketing/i-am-a-test-only-smog-station-and-want-to-negotiate-a-deal-with-other-auto-repair-shops-whats-the-best-way/ Thu, 28 Aug 2014 00:28:50 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck61-marketing/i-am-a-test-only-smog-station-and-want-to-negotiate-a-deal-with-other-auto-repair-shops-whats-the-best-way/ Networking and cross-marketing with complementary (transmission, air conditioning, body shops, towing services, etc.) auto repair businesses and other parties in the industry can be very helpful in reaching more of your target market customers as a test-only smog station.

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]]> Am I on the right track with my elevator speech? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/marketing/am-i-on-the-right-track-with-my-elevator-speech/ Tue, 19 Aug 2014 22:53:15 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck61-marketing/am-i-on-the-right-track-with-my-elevator-speech/ You are correct that you need to make it clear exactly how you help your clients and/or exactly what your mission is. Also, if you can leave people wanting to learn more, that is a plus.
"Solutions" is vague business jargon in our opinion so you may want to consider how to focus more effectively on the benefit that is derived from your services or on how it helps clients rather than on the mechanism.

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]]> What is the fastest way to get my credit cleaned up? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/ask-legal/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-my-credit-cleaned-up/ Tue, 12 Aug 2014 22:05:42 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck59-legal/what-is-the-fastest-way-to-get-my-credit-cleaned-up/ Credit laws provide for fixing errors on credit reports and The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) also establishes various timeframes under which both negative and positive entries on a consumer credit report must be removed or "cycled-off" the report.

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]]> My partners and I are opening up a retail location, should we keep the existing name of our online store? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/starting-a-business/two-partners-and-i-are-looking-to-open-up-a-retail-store-location-and-want-to-know-if-we-should-keep-the-existing-name-of-our-online-store-the-same-but-change-the-name-for-a-physical-location-what/ Wed, 16 Jul 2014 20:09:07 +0000 Business owners have flexibility in naming their businesses subject to any registered or common law trademark restrictions and any state business entity or state/local trade name registration restrictions.

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]]> Where can we get started if we wanted to buy or create an Employee Handbook? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/ask-human-resources/where-can-we-get-started-if-we-wanted-to-buy-or-create-an-employee-handbook/ Tue, 08 Jul 2014 19:06:23 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck62-human-resources/where-can-we-get-started-if-we-wanted-to-buy-or-create-an-employee-handbook/ From a general business perspective, the number of employees, type and number of employee fringe benefit programs, and other factors influence the need for an employee manual.

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]]> When is the best time to sell a business? https://smallbizclub.com/ask-sbc/sales/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-a-business/ Mon, 30 Jun 2014 23:03:53 +0000 http://smallbizclub.com/ck56-ask-smallbizclub/ck60-sales/when-is-the-best-time-to-sell-a-business/ You are correct that there are several important considerations when deciding to sell a business - personal retirement plans, personal income requirements, alternative investment opportunities, sales/profit trends, potential competition, real estate value trends, etc.

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