The idea of launching a successful startup can be a highly romanticized concept. However, anyone who has actually created their own business from scratch is well aware of the many challenges that come with starting a brand new company. If you’re contemplating starting a business or you’re in the process of already launching one, here are a few of the more common challenges … [Read more...]
Business Licenses: Types and How to Get One
In March 2019, there were 774,725 new businesses (less than one year old) established in the U.S. Each one of these newly established businesses was more than likely required to obtain one or more business licenses before opening. A business license gives you the legal right to operate your business in a state, city, or jurisdiction. Specific requirements may vary … [Read more...]
Making Your Company Appealing For Tradeswomen
The baby boomer generation (those born between 1946 and 1964) included 69.56 million U.S. residents in 2019. Many of these baby boomers work in skilled trade industries but most are nearing retirement age. As reported by The Washington Post, this is beginning to cause a labor shortage in these industries and employers are attempting to turn to an untapped and capable … [Read more...]
What Are Right-to-Work Laws?
Right-to-work laws guarantee access to employment for workers regardless of their union status. In other words, they can still work at a unionized company even if they do not elect to join the associated union. This type of law undermines union efforts to require all workers at a given company or in a specific industry to join and support collective bargaining efforts by that … [Read more...]
Guide to Trade Careers for Students With Disabilities
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, as many as 7.1 million students between the ages of three and 21 have some type of disability. A growing body of research indicates that students with disabilities or chronic health conditions are more likely to struggle in the education system. While disabilities do not necessarily cause these difficulties themselves, … [Read more...]