If you have business interruption insurance, and you have been shut down by an order of the government, you may start to experience some difficulty in making a claim. While I don't have hard data, this is something to start talking about with your insurance...
As the end of March approaches, small business owners are going to be faced with the issues of rent amidst the COVID-19 crisis. Start talking to your landlord now. If you want some resources or potential contract language to give to your landlord, please schedule...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8aJ1jEn_Yg&feature=youtu.be Current Legislation (As it stands as of this writing on March 17, 2020) The three most relevant sections are: “Division C – Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act”“Division E – Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act”“Division G – Tax Credits for Paid...
Governor Hogan has ordered more businesses to shut down as the battle to contain the COVID-19 virus continues. The latest orders have closed casinos, horse racing tracks, bars, restaurants, gyms, and health clubs. In general, the governor has shut places where people can congregate. Watch the...
On March 12, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan issued several actions to protect the state of Maryland from the escalating COVID-19, ranging from event limitations and school closures. What will be the impact of VCOVID-19 and these measures on small businesses in the state of Maryland? Matt...
I usually don't get political, but if you're a small business in Maryland, there are a couple of legislation bills in the Maryland General Assembly that you may want to know about (and you may want to call your legislator). First, bill HB1628 is proposing to lower Maryland...
As a small business advisor, I often get asked if buying a franchise is a wise idea. Buying a franchise is one way in which a person who wants to own a small business can launch, operate, and make money in a business. Franchising has...
A couple of days ago, I settled a litigation that got to the core of two business partnership topics that aren’t talked about enough. One of the things that I constantly preach to clients is that if you are going into business with somebody, it cannot be based...
Small business startups are operating on a tiny shoestring budget. But there are a ton of resources out there that don't cost much or, better yet, are free. We help business owners go from being a dream and a business plan to an operating reality....