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Using KPIs to Move the Needle

A number of years ago, I asked my husband, a finance guy, to review the company’s budget for the coming year. He looked at our projected…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 4, 2019

Employment

Basics of a Labor and Industries Audit

The term audit typically carries a heavy, negative connotation. And it makes sense — especially for business owners. Being subject to an audit means taking your…

By Michelle Bomberger · September 3, 2019

Business Planning

Negotiating Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases

For many companies, a commercial lease is one of the most critical and high-value contracts into which they’ll ever enter. While the average commercial lease term…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 23, 2019

Employment

Are You Making A Costly Employer Mistake?

As a business owner, you want to avoid costly employer mistakes. But one of the most complicated challenges you’ll face is successfully managing and leading employees.…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 6, 2019

Business Planning

September FOCUS Event: Key Performance Indicators For Your Business

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are the metrics that provide visibility on progress toward your business’s goals. Getting the right KPIs in place can help accelerate growth…

By Alicia Wimmer · August 6, 2019

Employment

New Workplace Laws for Businesses With Oregon Employees

On June 11, 2019, the Workplace Fairness Act was signed into law in Oregon, limiting employers’ use of confidentiality/nondisclosure/non-disparagement agreements with employees that relate to harassment…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 5, 2019

Business Planning

Why Your Business Needs a Legal Generalist Not A “Specialist”

In a wicked world, relying upon experience from a single domain is not only limiting, it can be disastrous. David Epstein, Author of Range: Why Generalist…

By Michelle Bomberger · August 5, 2019

Corporate Governance

Updated Employer Reporting Requirements Under the New EEO-1 Component 2

If you are a business owner with more than 100 employees, you’re likely already familiar with the Employer Information Report (EEO-1). For anyone who is not…

By Michelle Bomberger · July 1, 2019

Corporate Governance

3 Steps to Address Data Privacy as a Business Problem

“Cybersecurity is a business problem, not a technical problem.” – Kip Boyle, CEO of Cyber Risk Opportunities, LLC and Author of Fire Doesn’t Innovate: The Executive’s Practical…

By Michelle Bomberger · July 1, 2019

Entrepreneurship

Employee Training Programs Tailored For Your Business

Does your staff get excited about employee training? Typically, it’s not something they’re looking forward to attending. And it’s true — out-of-the-box style employee trainings aren’t…

By Michelle Bomberger · June 28, 2019

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Equinox Blog & Legal Updates

Using KPIs to Move the Needle

Basics of a Labor and Industries Audit

Negotiating Operating Expenses in Commercial Leases

Are You Making A Costly Employer Mistake?

September FOCUS Event: Key Performance Indicators For Your Business

New Workplace Laws for Businesses With Oregon Employees

Why Your Business Needs a Legal Generalist Not A “Specialist”

Updated Employer Reporting Requirements Under the New EEO-1 Component 2

3 Steps to Address Data Privacy as a Business Problem

Employee Training Programs Tailored For Your Business

Protect What You Have Built and Prepare for What Comes Next