April 2017

Contracts are an important way to do business with others whether it is contractors, vendors or partners. Having properly written and executed contracts can help save you in the event that the other party breaches. What you put into the contracts should always be reviewed carefully by a business attorney. Failing to have the right […]

A company should always be aware of the potential risks facing the business and take all necessary steps in order to minimize those risks that return. One of the best ways to do this is using employment contracts or employment agreements. These are legally binding agreements between an employee and an employer that lay out

Establishing your own business is an exhilarating prospect but it is also one that comes with an inherent level of risk. Unfortunately, entrepreneurs continue to face risks in their business every single day and without knowledge of an outside professional in the form of a business attorney, they may be exposed to risk on a

Engaging in any kind of franchise relationship should always be done with due diligence and the assistance of an experienced business attorney. After you have filled out the initial qualification form and gone online to do your research, this is officially clearing the first hurdle. However, after this time period you will need to engage

Identifying a new company to purchase can be an exciting proposition, particularly, when you are advised by an experienced business attorney. However, if you do not take the necessary steps to protect yourself by engaging with an attorney and doing all of your research beforehand, you could find yourself suffering from a bad business purchase

If it’s time to close up shop and move on, it’s important to know the steps to take to properly dissolve your Florida corporation. These instructions apply only to Florida C corporations. So, if you have an LLC or an S corporation, the steps you need to take to dissolve these entities is going to

Corporate formalities are essential to abide by even in the event that you’re running your business on an ethical platform. Even company owners and corporate officers who follow ethical guidelines could still wind up in court and end up bankrupt if they fail to observe corporate formalities. There is a great deal of liability protection

Did you know that your operating agreements and bylaws can be an important way to protect your company and to clarify your goals? Both of these kinds of documents can be a critical way to guard against risk and to get everyone on the same page. It might be tempting to copy and paste someone

There are many different types of resources out there detailing what venture capital is and how it works for new startups. In the age of many promising startups, venture capital is a word that is thrown around frequently. However, this does not mean that you will need to seek out venture capital as soon as

When it becomes time to hire contractors or employees, this is an important stage in your business and it can be an exciting one. But it is often fraught with common mistakes if you do not understand the key distinction between an employee or a contractor. These are not one and the same and it