Many new businesses squirm at the idea of preparing and enforcing Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation agreements for their employees. The truth of the matter is that both legal documents are common especially in certain industries like the tech world. With data breaches happening regularly – a company must take precautions to protect their intellectual integrity.

A series of negative reviews can tarnish a reputable business, but one bad review never caused a company to combust. With social media becoming popular in every age group, those negative reviews seem to be highlighted more frequently than they would a decade ago – causing concern to business owners.

Congratulations – you and a few business partners just launched your new company. The next few months that follow will be a whirlwind of getting your business off the ground from fundraising to purchasing equipment and hiring employees. Too say you’ll be busy is an understatement. But don’t forget – no matter how hectic things are –create a shareholder agreement to protect yourself and your company.