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Potential Longshoremen Strike: What Small Businesses Need to Know and How to Prepare
This article discusses the potential longshoremen strike and its likely impact on small businesses. It explains the role of longshoremen in global trade and highlights key issues fueling the strike, such as wage disputes, automation, and working conditions. Small businesses are advised to review their contracts, particularly force majeure clauses, and to communicate with suppliers and insurance providers to mitigate disruptions. Government contractors are urged to review their agreements and provide timely notice if their performance may be hindered by the strike.
Navigating Foreign Business Qualification: Quick Guide for the Small Business Entrepreneurs
This article provides an overview of foreign business qualification, explaining its importance and when it's necessary. Focusing on Maryland and D.C. requirements, it highlights the straightforward process while emphasizing the additional responsibilities and potential penalties for non-compliance, offering insight into why foreign businesses may need to seek certification in these states.