Business partnerships can go bad in any number of ways, but it may be particularly distressing to find out that the person you've worked with side-by-side to build up your company has suddenly deeply betrayed it -- and you.Maybe your business partner passed some...
You found a great location that you think is perfect for your business. The rent or purchase price is within your budget, you think that it's going to see an appropriate amount of foot traffic and the building is exactly what you had hoped to find.There's just one...
Whether you're a general contractor or you only handle certain types of construction jobs, it's important to head off disputes before you end up in litigation. Save yourself some time, energy and money with this guide to avoiding complications and disputes.1. Have a...
If you run a small business, the odds are good that many of your customers pay with debit or credit cards. Many don't even carry cash. Checks are almost obsolete among younger people.Because of these factors (and more) cybersecurity is an increasing concern for both...
Easements, which grant someone else the right to use a piece of property in some way, are often a troubling issue in real estate. What didn't bother a past owner may be quite troublesome to a new owner -- and that creates conflict with the people who feel that the...
Contracts are the building blocks of every successful business relationship. They clarify expectations and avoid misunderstandings.However, what exactly does it take to make a legally binding contract? Does it require a lot of big words and complex clauses in order to...
Of all the hassles that people anticipate when they aim to open a new business, "zoning problems" seldom even make the list -- until they become a problem.Zoning regulations affect everything from how you develop, build, renovate, lease, buy and operate your business....
Even if you didn't sign a noncompete agreement when you started your job, you still may need to know how to handle the issue if you're asked to sign one. More and more employers are using noncompete agreements to protect their interests. It's a wise business move for...
Online reviews are important to a business. They not only affect a company's ability to rank highly in search engine results, but they're also extremely influential when it comes to encouraging customers to try a business product or service.Naturally, you want to...
If you've been in business for any length of time, you already know that you can't destroy any documents that could be relevant to a possible lawsuit.What about your electronic records? Many business owners don't realize just how important electronic documents have...
