On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Feb 18, 2020 | business law
Owning a small business in Oregon can be a great way to fulfill a dream and become financially independent. While assembling the financial aspects of your business plan, account for the many taxes that you can expect to pay. Accion breaks down taxes that small...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Jan 24, 2020 | business law
After doing your background check on different business formations, you may settle on building a limited liability company. However, before you start a business, you should understand the Oregon Law and what it requires. Here at the Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus,...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Jan 16, 2020 | business law
There are many things that you must do to legally set up your business. Also, there are steps you should take to protect your business. Drawing up proper contracts is one of the items that you do not have to do, but it is a smart idea nonetheless. There are a variety...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Dec 2, 2019 | business law
If you own a small business in Oregon, one of your worst nightmares is upsetting the wrong customer. Everyone knows that customer. This person takes their dissatisfaction online and tweets about it or shares damaging photos. If they have tens of thousands of...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Nov 7, 2019 | business law
If you are considering starting a business with one or more other people in Oregon, you have likely thought about structuring your fledgling company as a partnership. There are two common types of partnerships in Oregon – general partnerships and limited partnerships....
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Sep 25, 2019 | business law
For a while now, there has been a push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15.00 an hour. The minimum wage in Oregon is already fairly high compared to many other areas of the country, running between $11.00 and $12.50. So, a hike to $15.00 is not too drastic, but...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Sep 20, 2019 | business law
Starting a business in Oregon requires a lot of time and hard work, but it also takes a lot of money. Unless you are independently wealthy or have friends and family who have extra money to throw your way, you will probably have to figure out how to come up with the...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Jul 26, 2019 | business law
There are many different entities to choose from when forming a business, but a limited liability company is one of the most common. An LLC comes with liability protection and tax benefits that can serve as advantages for your small business in Oregon. But you will...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Jul 9, 2019 | business law
There is a myriad of reasons why people cause car collisions, whether they operate a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or decide to go over the speed limit. However, many other factors can play a role in the likelihood of a motor vehicle collision...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Keri Trask Lazarus | Jul 9, 2019 | business law
There are all sorts of unique hardships that business owners may have to combat when legal action is taken against their company. Whether a lawsuit is filed by a current employee, a former staff member decides to pursue legal action for whatever reason, or a customer...