by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Jun 7, 2015 | Legal
You’re looking to hire a new staff member for your small business, but should you bring them in as an employee, or as an independent contractor? Here’s a rule of thumb that works well both legally *and* strategically: are you paying for their time, or for...
by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Apr 27, 2015 | Legal
Startups are building their businesses on a fleet of “independent contractor” staff, who provide the core service of the company. It sounds like a perfect idea–you launch as a software company that connects workers (or drivers or apartments) with...
by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Jun 5, 2013 | Legal
So many of us small, online businesses need help. Virtual assistants, project managers, graphic designers, event coordinators, bookkeepers, videographers … all kinds of professionals we bring in to provide expertise or just another body to help us grow and get more...
by Elizabeth Potts Weinstein | Sep 10, 2012 | Legal
(This post is written from the perspective of the laws of the United States. Your country may have similar rules and regulations. Check with a licensed attorney in your area.)Lately I’ve seen lots of blog posts and social media discussions about how you can hire...