10 BIG LEGAL MISTAKES MADE BY STARTUPS
[10-October-17 22:12:56]As an attorney involved with startups, I have seen plenty of legal mistakes made by entrepreneurs and startup companies. The following are some of the...
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TOP 10 BUSINESS PLAN MISTAKES
[10-October-17 20:46:51]When it comes to creating a business plan that attracts investors, these tips will help you get it right the first time. Every business should...
CHECKLIST OF MUST HAVE CONTRACTS FOR STARTUPS
[10-October-17 20:39:07]When you come up with an amazing idea for a new product, service, or anything else really, it’s a very exciting time. Having your very...
EXIT STRATEGY CHECKLIST
[10-October-17 20:31:27]As a private business owner, you know that every major decision required careful thought and preparation; and what bigger decision is there than deciding to...
THE FIVE MOST IMPORTANT ISSUES TO CONSIDER IN A BUY-SELL AGREEMENT
[10-October-17 20:16:34]Business owners who have other partners, members, or shareholders need to consider what will happen to their ownership interest on retirement, death, divorce, or permanent...
HOW TO START A BUSINESS IN 8 STEPS
[10-October-17 20:03:57]For those of you who have not already started a business, or are trying to figure out how best to start your business, this article...
PIERCING THE CORPORATE VEIL
[9-October-17 23:07:04]One of the biggest advantages to incorporating a business is the Owners enjoy protection from being held personally responsible for the debts and liabilities of the corporation. A “Corporate Veil” is created between the Owner’s personal assets and [...]
LIMIT YOUR LIABILITY AND PROTECT YOUR BUSINESS AND PERSONAL ASSETS: INCORPORATE!
[9-October-17 22:58:12]The limitations of sole proprietorships.
Many small business owners launch their companies as sole proprietorships. This means that you and your business are essentially one and the same. This also means that your assets and those of the business are also one and the same and [...]
INCORPORATING: THE KEY TO LIMITED LIABILITY AND PERSONAL PROTECTION
[9-October-17 22:46:19]Many small business owners launch their companies as sole proprietorships in which they and their businesses are essentially one and the same. However, changing the format of a small business to a corporation can offer personal protection in case debts or […]
Top 10 Legal Mistakes Small Businesses Make That Prevents Them from Selling Their Business
[8-June-17 23:19:40]In my extensive work with small businesses I have found a number of common legal issues that come up over and over again. This list describes the problems and options to avoid each. No formal [...]
An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure: Is Your Business in Compliance with the CA Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014?
[8-June-17 23:13:37]The California Healthy Workplaces Healthy Families Act of 2014 is now fully in effect, providing paid sick leave to employees as well as significant potential for liability for employer [...]
5 Legal Issues Faced by Businesses
[8-June-17 23:05:34]As an owner of a small business, the danger of crippling litigation should be at the top of your priorities. Legal headaches can take you by surprise and severely hurt your bottom line. Here are [...]
