The Federal Bureau of Investigation estimates that corporate espionage has cost American companies $13 billion from trade secrets stolen by company insiders and given to hostile foreign governments.

It’s hard for social media advocates like us to not enthusiastically support the medium’s newest fave: Pinterest.

Conceive, Believe Achieve:  Business Success Strategy Series Expanding the Family Business Into the Third Generation Third Wednesdays, noon- 1:30 p.m. (Lunch to be provided) May 16, 2012              Expanding the Family Business Into the Third Generation.  Ensuring successful transition of a family business takes special attention to managing interpersonal relationships, succession planning, estate planning and funding. Speakers: [...]

This time of year often leaves people wondering how long they should keep their financial records, which ones are important, and why they should be kept. In addition, certain corporate records can and should be discarded on a regular schedule, while other should be maintained forever. Tax and Financial Records: What’s important Federal tax returns [...]

North Carolina law requires any business with three or more employees (including owners working in the business) to carry workers compensation insurance.  Until recently, there wasn’t much penalty to employers who scoffed at this law. 

We are sometimes asked to form a limited liability company for a new North Carolina business that wants to be taxed like an S-corporation.  Yes, we can do that, but why?