About Kristy DeSmit

Kristy is a blogger, Twitter enthusiast, and company legalese interpreter.

Renting to Family Dos and Don'ts

Leasing Property to Family Members: Do’s and Don’ts

Much like any arrangement that mixes business and personal life, renting to family or friends has the potential to cause disputes if you do not set rules and expectations from the beginning.

/ July 3, 2014
How to Classify Workers in a Small Business

How to Classify Workers in a Small Business

As a small business owner, it's your responsibility to properly classify your workers as either employees or independent contractors to comply with employment laws.

/ June 24, 2014
10 Ways to Give Your Small Business a Professional Edge

10 Ways to Give Your Small Business a Professional Edge

The term "professional" defines a behavior and most of all, a sensibility. Here are 10 ways to give your small business a professional edge.

/ June 3, 2014
8 Common Mistakes Landlords Make

8 Common Mistakes Landlords Make

Every landlord is bound to make a few mistakes in their real estate career, especially if they are managing a rental space for the first time. Here are some common landlord blunders and how to avoid them.

/ May 22, 2014
3 Ways Employers Can Protect Confidentiality in the Workplace

3 Ways Employers Can Protect Confidentiality in the Workplace

Here are three ways in which an employer can mitigate privacy risks in the workplace.

/ May 8, 2014

Helping Entrepreneurs Achieve Success: An Interview with Tamara Monosoff – Part II

Continuing from Part I of our interview with Tamara Monosoff, she discusses the importance of communication as an employer and how entrepreneurs can utilize online marketing tools.

/ May 1, 2014