Dear Cathy, I own a fashion design business. I studied fashion extensively. I draw the designs from which my tailors stitch the clothes. This is my second fashion design business. I had to close down the first one after my tailors betrayed me. They set up a similar business right next to mine and began making cheaper clothes using my designs. What is more, they contacted all my clients and peddled falsehoods about me. As a result, they took off with most of my clients. Now I am cautious. What advice do you have on how to guard me against such incidents with my new staff? Tracy
