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Making a Hobby into Your First Business? Avoid These 3 Errors
Alexis Garcia
If you've been passionate about a hobby that has started to bring in cash, you may realize that starting a business will allow you to make even more money. However, legal issues can easily turn your passion into a business that causes more concern than you expected. Sidestepping legal errors like these could save your fledgling business and allow you to turn your hobby into a commercial success that can sustain you and your family.
Error #1—Ignoring Written Agreements
You may be working informally with relatives or personal friends to get some work activities done. Your personal relationships are likely very important to you, which is one reason that you need to begin writing down agreements and compensating people for the help they give you. An unwritten gentleman's agreement might no longer be a good idea. If, for instance, a friend is giving you a discount on supplies, if they decide to stop because you've had a personal argument, that can jeopardize your company sales. You need to be able to hold that friend accountable; if you don't have a written agreement, there's nothing to be done.
Error #2—Asking Illegal Questions
You're likely to begin bringing in people you don't know personally to do some work for the business. You may think nothing of asking personal interview questions, especially if you want the work environment to be a friendly one. However, you've got to think wisely; some seemingly-friendly and personal questions are now illegal to ask in work-related situations. Religion, race and other topics should never be considered. An attorney can go over possible interview inquiries to ensure you're not about to break employment law.
Error #3—Avoiding Written Work Policies
Your commitment to a friendly work environment could also make you avoid written work policies. This can not only land you in hot water legally but can also create chaos in your workplace. If people don't know when they can ask for vacations or have a clear idea of what isn't allowed at work, people can become unhappy and could possibly sue you. Clear policies regarding time off, appropriate behavior and other details are very important. You'll also need to have employee termination protocols written down to cut down on wrongful termination claims.
Good decisions that allow you to both comply with the law and avoid trouble can help you relax and grow the new business. Small business lawyers can provide clear advice and recommendations.
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