You need to choose a business partner very carefully, indeed. Many people fall into partnerships with people they know because it seems easy or natural. Yet doing so without sufficient thought could risk both your business and your friendship. You need to step away...
Business Litigation
Can you make a one-sided contract?
As a budding entrepreneur, you might look to successful millionaires for inspiration. When they say that business is a dog-eat-dog world, you might believe that’s how it has to be if you wish to get ahead. Yet the law does not entirely agree with you, at least...
Can business bankruptcy resolve lease-related company debts?
Numerous factors contribute to the overall operational costs of running a business. One of the biggest expenses for many operations, other than labor and raw materials, is the cost of commercial space. Rental rates for retail facilities or manufacturing premises are...
3 ways to retain key employees
Your employees have the success of your business in their hands. While you clearly play a massive role, you can’t be in all places at once, so you need people you can trust if you want to succeed. Once you find them, the problem becomes keeping them. If they are good,...
3 things to consider when you start a business
Having a fantastic idea will not bring you business success on its own. You need the means, knowledge and drive to turn your idea into a winning business. Part of that means understanding and complying with all necessary legal requirements. While it’s not as glamorous...
3 things to know before signing a commercial lease
Despite the rise in popularity of working from home or a far-flung beach, most companies still need a base. As a business owner, that probably means you need to rent somewhere. Commercial leases can be tricky to understand, as they can vary so much. Yet, tying...
2 reasons you may need to pursue legal action against an employee
As a business owner, you need to be alert to problems from a wide range of sources. One of those that can hurt the most is when someone you employed betrays your trust. These cases can be devastating for company morale, reputation and finances because it is likely...
The problem with counterfeiting
One reason you might need to pursue business litigation is that someone has copied your product and is passing it off as genuine. It’s something that happens commonly to well-known and well-loved brands such as Gucci and Nike, but it could happen to anyone....
3 things your business contracts need
Starting a business requires you to give your attention to so many different areas that it’s easy to overlook some. One you cannot afford to overlook is your business contracts. While you may be delighted to have people to work with, you still need to take the time to...
Are non-compete agreements valid in Florida?
Some states have taken steps to reduce the number of employees required to sign non-compete agreements. What is the situation in Florida? These documents are usually upheld if they meet several conditions. The relevant Florida statute says that these documents must...