Mark Zuckerberg, Gerard Adams and David Karp – some of the world’s most successful entrepreneurs. All of them have something in common – they are experts in taking calculated risk. These risks often pay off in the form of increased net worth, reputation, and prestige. Calculated risks require taking inventory of your tangible and intangible […]
How Can Franchisees Protect Their Business 2020
Ideally, buying a franchise from a large parent company ought to be a friendly transaction because everyone wants the business to do well. However, when your life savings and all the loans you managed to get are at stake, you need to take steps to protect your interests. Franchisers and franchisees have an innate conflict […]
All About the Better Business Bureau
You may not be in the mood for a sobering statistic, but here it is anyway — August is the most dangerous month on the road. How dangerous? According to Nationwide Mutual Insurance, 60,976 accidents were reported in August 2016. Of those accidents, 26 percent of them resulted in fatalities. August might seem like an odd month […]
Differences Between a Business Lawyer & a Corporate Lawyer
The business lawyer provides legal advice in nearly all aspects of a business, being an asset for burgeoning small businesses who may not be familiar with the bureaucratic process of enacting their business model. Generally, the business lawyer will ensure that a company complies with local laws and regulations, offering advice from the formation to the dissolution […]
Small Business Owners and New Tax Laws
With tax changes coming into effect in 2018 via the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, there are many potential changes that small business owners will need to factor into their business. However, in order to benefit from these tax changes, it will help to familiarize yourself with the details of the new tax code and consult […]
5 Things a Business Lawyer Can Help You With When Starting a Business
The dream of starting your own business can take years to come to fruition. You’ll have to arrange funds, get the right team onboard, and must have a well-defined and streamlined process in place. When that time comes, you will want to ensure everything goes on smoothly and there are no hiccups in execution. At […]