Who takes over your estate when you pass on without an estate plan in Pennsylvania? Legally, this is referred to as dying intestate. Every state has put in place an intestate succession law or statute to handle this situation. These laws are meant to protect the...
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Is it time to scale-up your small business?
When you started your business on a shoestring budget, it was a one-person show. You eventually branched out and hired a couple of employees, and things have been growing steadily ever since. But is your business expanding like it should? Knowing when it’s time to...
3 reasons to invest in an employee handbook for your company
When you just start your business, you probably improvised many things. You may have paid a few close friends or family members that you could trust to fill multiple roles at the business. Once your hiring extends beyond your immediate inner circle, you have to start...
What risks do you incur when you serve as an executor?
Conflict and thankless work are often a part of estate administration. Those who agreed to serve as the executor for an estate may have to deal with arguments or disagreements with a co-executor or trustee as well as disputes with heirs and lots of red tape. The risks...
Simple techniques to grow your Pennsylvania business
To those who own and operate a business, congratulations! You have realized a dream shared by many in the Allison Park, PA, area. It takes dedication and determination to do what you have done. Since you already own a business, it is wise to ask yourself a few...
You’ve Been Named The Estate Executor. Now What?
Maybe you knew it was coming or it might have been a total surprise But you learned something today: You are the named executor of someone's estate. Being named the executor of someone’s will is both an honor and a position of trust -- but it’s also a lot of work. If...
New grants to help farms and small businesses in Pennsylvania
If you want to help your business save money at the same time as reducing pollution, then you may be interested in these new grants that are available to farmers in Pennsylvania. In a press release issued by the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce, it was announced...
Pennsylvania lawmakers want to give rural businesses a boost
Want to build your brand? Want your business to stay competitive in changing times? Want to be able to offer remote work to some of your employees whenever it may be needed? Want access to some of the most innovative software-as-a-service business technology out...
Which 3 counties get new funding to support small businesses?
There was good news earlier this month as the Pennsylvania governor announced additional funding for small business owners in three of the state’s counties. The low-interest loans were part of an ongoing initiative by the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority...