Protecting Your Interests
Limited liability companies have become a popular choice for business entities due to their ability to shield business owners from personal liability risks. There are several other effective business structure options, yet many choose the LLC formation for their...
The creative ideas you use to make your business successful hold a high value. One common option is to secure a patent for inventions. According to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, they processed 646,244 patent applications in 2020. But there are other options...
Forming a new business means taking risks. When that new business is a partnership, those risks may seem greater because your friendship or relationship becomes a factor. Creating a comprehensive partnership agreement helps define roles, responsibilities and...
Current societal and legal perceptions alter the enforceability of non-compete agreements, which poses new challenges for business owners trying to protect their interests. A non-compete agreement protects your place in the industry amongst your competitors by...
There is a unique relationship between landlords and commercial tenants operating a business on rented property. It is in a business owner's best interests to remain on good terms with their commercial landlord, as failure to do so can result in a dispute that may...
When you sign a lease on a commercial building, you may encounter use and exclusive clauses that establish additional rules. These clauses often limit the activities you and the other tenants on the property can do. As a business owner, you should take care when...
When you rent a property for the purpose of conducting business, you will sign a commercial lease with the landlord. Before you put your signature into writing, though, there are certain items in the contract that you should double-check. Serious real estate disputes...
The first step in starting a business is determining the appropriate business structure. Two of the most popular options are limited liability companies and S-corporations, but you do not have to choose one or the other. Unlike LLCs, S-corporations refer to taxing...
As a business owner, there are several issues you need to take into consideration, especially when first starting. One of these has to do with hiring and firing employees. Employees are the backbone of your business. You want to keep them happy, yet when it comes time...
The state of Nevada is home to many entrepreneurs who are starting a new business. Due to the business-friendly allowances for operators primarily in Las Vegas and Reno, many new startups get established in Nevada. The most important decision these businesses make at...