Most small business owners make the mistake of assuming that once they have set up a corporation or limited liability company, they and their personal assets are protected from liability. As a result, they do not take any further action to sustain limited liability protection. Or worse, they take actions that weaken limited liability protection, increasing the risk that...
Continue ReadingPeople enter into small business partnerships based on a common interest and a common vision. The hope for the future of your business tends to drive all decisions. But these halcyon days almost always pass and difficulties and disagreements arise. Therefore, the smartest foundational business decision you can make is to hope for the best and prepare for the...
Continue ReadingWhen we think of workplace sabotage, a disgruntled employee sabotaging the company usually comes to mind. But sabotage can also happen at the partner level. It is distressing, to say the least when your once-trusted partner is sabotaging the business you built together. At one point you both were of common mind with a common vision looking to build...
Continue ReadingThe creation of the limited liability company (LLC) as a business entity was transformative for small businesses. It took the best of the C corporation and partnership models and also perfected the intentions behind the S corporation. However, an LLC without an operating agreement is but a shell. To truly realize the potential that an LLC business model provides,...
Continue ReadingContracts form the foundation of all economic transactions, whether international commercial deals or weekly mowing of the front lawn. However, things don’t always go as planned. Therefore, when you rely on the other party to perform and they fail to do so, there could be a breach of contract and a claim for damages. In that event, what do...
Continue ReadingThe Austin City Limits Festival announced a requirement that attendees have a negative COVID-19 test or proof of vaccination to attend this year’s event. The requirement stems from similar requirements to attend other popular music festivals, including Chicago’s Lollapalooza. The Chicago Public Health Commissioner shared that two weeks after the festival, only 200 COVID-19 cases had been traced back...
Continue ReadingA business’s reputation can lead to either great success or complete failure. Now, when a disparaging comment can be made instantly online and dispersed to thousands, your business may suffer significant harm with the click of a button. When someone makes a false claim about your business, you want to do as much as you can to protect your...
Continue ReadingWhen you start your own business, you’re probably worried about simple things, like how to attract customers and turn a profit. As your business grows and develops, you might find yourself thinking about incorporating your business. Before you incorporate your business, however, you need to be well-informed about the details of the process. On top of that, you need...
Continue ReadingThinking about starting a business can be exciting. But there is no doubt that getting a business up and running also requires a lot of hard work. And while you may be tempted to do it all on your own, it never hurts to ask for help from a professional—in fact, doing so can ease much of the stress...
Continue ReadingAs a business owner, you’ve no doubt run into situations where you needed legal help. Due to the way most attorneys handle billing, it’s nearly impossible to figure out: Just how much does a business attorney cost? As a result, budgeting for legal help can be a challenge. Law firms rarely disclose their prices outright, and many operate on...
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