There are many advantages to entering a business partnership with someone. Yet many of these relationships fail, as do many of any kind of close relationships between two people. Here are some questions to ask yourself before signing up to go into business with...
As a business owner, you may have noticed that part of your business has the potential to be lucrative if it was a separate company. Some entrepreneurs take one part of a company they own and spin it off into their own enterprise. If this sounds like an attractive...
As people begin going back to some of their familiar habits, companies are starting to see a positive shift in business. While it may not be back to normal, many owners are beginning to see hope beyond making ends meet. Now that you are starting to think more...
A business partnership is not unlike a marriage in that disputes and disagreements are going to arise from time to time. However, not every partnership dispute has to lead to a drawn-out courtroom battle. Sometimes, you may be able to explore other methods of dispute...
You do not want to let the time, effort and money you invested in your business go to waste when you retire. Succession planning ensures the right person or persons inherit your business, but you must learn the finer points of strategy development. To get started, see...
Employee handbooks are common in larger businesses, but as a small business owner, you may not think you need one. However, there are plenty of good reasons why you should consider making one, even if you only have a few employees. Business.com explains an employee...
Disputes are common regardless of the relationship between parties. In business, disputes that arise between partners and shareholders can prove catastrophic for the company. Not all disagreements between shareholders are over simple and easy to resolve matters. Some...
Intellectual property represents a valuable asset for most modern companies. Firms that may acquire or merge with another firm must carefully consider how to protect the value of their IP holdings. These considerations provide a starting point for a comprehensive IP...
When doing business with clients and associates, contracts are the norm. Contracts ensure all parties understand the agreement they are entering into. Contracts also provide guidance should issues arise. That is why many contain clauses regarding dispute resolution....
Private companies in California and around the country usually announce an initial public offering when they want to go public, but they can also achieve this goal by entering into a reverse merger. During reverse mergers, private companies acquire businesses that are...
