Starting a New Maryland Business? When Should You Hire?

Many new Maryland business owners start off with little more than a great idea and lots of effort. Infrequently do they have the financial resources to hire employees. But at some point, additional people - either partners or employees - are necessary in order for the new business to grow. When should the new business owner hire help? For more information, please contact Maryland business lawyers at The Kramer Law Firm at 301-296-4445.

CHANGE TO AN LLC

Minimize potential litigation and other risks by forming or starting an LLC. Owners can change to an LLC from a corporation, a sole proprietorship, a partnership, or virtually any other corporate form. Here's some background to to begin the process.

Eight Ways Maryland Small Business Owners Can Weather the Recession

Even in a bad economy, there are many actions that Maryland small business owners can undertake to reduce costs, increase revenue and avoid risk. Contact the Rockville, MD-based Kramer Law Firm for more information at 301.296.4445.

How the Estate Tax Compromise Affects Maryland Small Businesses

Small business costs and uncertainty were reduced -- for at least two years -- by the recent estate tax compromise which established new exclusions and rates for taxation of inheriting family-owned businesses.

Small Business Tax Relief on the Way

Yesterday the US Senate passed the "Creating Small Business Jobs Act of 2010" Once reconciled with a House of Representatives version and signed into law by President Obama, the measure will provide the nation's small businesses with tax relief and greater access to credit markets.

The Small Business Advantage in a Bad Economy

Small business' flexibility is an asset in surviving the recent economic downturn. Such firms are often progressive and nimble allowing owners to side-step the cumbersome bureaucracy and fossilized credit markets that toppled industry giants.

Contract Negotiating Tips for Maryland Small Businesses

Several considerations must be made by small businesses when negotiating and drafting contracts to avoid risk and liability. The Kramer Law Firm counsels LLCs and all types of small businesses in risk-reducing contract negotiation. Call 301.961.1503 for more information.