Storms come for every business. How well your business weathers the storm depends on your level of preparation when it arrives. Most businesses are rife with unknown risks awaiting a storm to ignite them.  Often we know the risks but can’t find the time or budget to deal with them. Known or unknown, unaddressed risks are cracks in the foundation waiting to topple your business when the storm comes.  And come it will, Read More

In a move that has employers everywhere scrambling, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) just dropped the mic on non-compete agreements. On April 23, 2024, the agency finalized a rule that essentially bans these restrictive covenants in employment contracts.  The FTC's mic drop moment has huge implications for employers across the country. Here are the key takeaways: The rule prohibits employers from entering into new Read More