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Small business owners all across the world can probably understand how hard it is to start up a business and keep it successful throughout all of the challenges they face. Whether your challenges are financial or legal related, it is always nice to have a support team that will help you protect your business. Our business attorneys at the Lake of the Ozarks are here to help you protect your business. If you need a Camden County business lawyer you can trust, call Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, and Welch today at 573-346-7231 for your free consultation. Keep reading for a few mistakes you should avoid making as a business owner. Mistakes You Should Avoid Making as a Business Owner Failing to Act Quickly When Someone Files a Sexual Harassment Claim This can be an awful mistake to make for any business owner. Sexual harassment claims can result in businesses paying thousands of dollars in lawsuits and could even result in your company being shut down. Do everything in your ...

Understandably, privacy is very important to most people. In your personal life, you are generally entitled to a great deal of privacy - your and your family's affairs often do not have to be anybody's business but your own. At work, however, the line of privacy you are entitled to often becomes much more blurred. This week, our Lake of the Ozarks attorneys are here to help you better understand your privacy rights in the workplace. Your Computer As a general rule, if the equipment you use for work belongs to your employer, he or she has the right to search its contents or monitor its use. This applies to several things, including your computer. If you are using a company-owned computer, your employer will likely be allowed to search your browser history and the files saved on your machine. Your employer will likely also be allowed to monitor your web activity throughout the day, such as by tracking which websites you visit.  Your Emails While emails may seem like...

Starting your own business at the Lake of the Ozarks can be one of the most rewarding endeavors you will ever undertake, but it certainly comes with its fair share of responsibilities and details that must be carefully attended to. You have likely chosen to start your own company because you consider yourself an expert in your field and you are excited to share your expertise without having to work under the supervision or direction of someone else.  While you may be a complete expert in your chosen industry, you can't be expected to be an expert in all of the other areas business owners should attend to . You will need to compile a team of experienced professionals in various other arenas to help you along your journey. The Law Offices at Phillips, McElyea, Carpenter, & Welch, P.C. is here to help with this quick overview of the types of professionals you will want to seek out. 1. Mentor If you are seriously thinking about starting your own business, chances are good ...

As the owner of a your own business, your career is probably one of the most important aspects of your life. It's likely the first thing you think about when you wake up and the last thing you think about before you fall asleep. It's your job, your livelihood, and the way you support your family. While you probably plan to pursue it for many years, you will eventually wish to retire. What will happen to your business when that times comes? Our business attorneys in Camden County MO can help you devise the proper strategy. The Importance Of A Business Exit Strategy By the time you retire, your business will hopefully have evolved into a thriving entity with many customers. What happens to these customers when you are ready to retire? Just as entrepreneurs must decide how to incorporate their company and what type of accounting system to use, they must also decide what should happen to their company when they decide to retire. Examples Of Business Exit Strategies...