While some people (like myself) really enjoy networking, many of my friends and colleagues have ranked live networking events somewhere between a root canal and an I.R.S. audit, on their scale of “fun” or “enjoyable” activities.  In this article, I’ll offer some ideas, which might help you to turn networking from a dreaded task into a fruitful and enjoyable experience.

Eric M. Sarver, Esq.
The Law Offices of Eric M. Sarver
www.sarver-law.com

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Networking: How To Bring Your A-Game (And Have Fun In The Process!)

While many articles address New Years’ Resolutions for your personal life (exercising more, decluttering your closets, cutting down on coffee, taking up yoga), I want to discuss some New Year’s Resolutions For Your Business. After all, shouldn’t your company, small business or non-profit organization be leaner, better protected, and legally compliant this year?

In this article, I’ll address five feasible, effective and proactive measures that you can take, to strengthen your business: improve employer-employee relations with your workers, make sure that your startup or company is compliant with the federal and state laws, and square away those unresolved legal issues — or potential legal issues — from 2015…

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Five New Year’s Resolutions To Improve, Strengthen And Protect Your Business In 2016…

It is commonplace for start-ups and emerging companies to offer stock option to employees, consultants and service providers in conjunction with, or often in lieu of, cash compensation. For the employee, consultant or service provider, the offer of stock options can be an opportunity to share in the potential success of the company, but a potential recipient of stock options should be aware of certain important considerations before simply accepting stock options in a start-up or emerging companies. This discussion summarizes key aspects of stock options and issues you should consider when negotiating terms relating to the possible grant of stock options in a privately-held company.

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Issues to Consider When Offered Stock Options