How to Close Your Business
Deciding to close a business, whatever the reason may be, is a significant event for any entrepreneur. Regardless of how ready, or not ready, you are to walk away from a business, however, there are a number of hurdles you will have to jump before you can completely close this chapter on...
How to Set Your Business Merger Up for Success
A business merger is a big deal and can have profound impacts on everything from your company’s future to the day to day operations. It’s an exciting time as you make a major move towards expanding your business, but it is also critical that certain steps are taken to help ensure the...
The Most Common Types of Business Disputes
Regardless of the type of business you run or the size of your business, it is likely that, at one point or another, a dispute will arise. Business disputes, while common, can still be overwhelming. This is not to mention that they can take up a lot of valuable time and resources as you...
The Basics of Starting Your Own Business
So, you have decided to make the dream of owning your own business a reality. Congratulations! Being a business owner can be a great and rewarding endeavor. To build your business on solid ground, you will want to take care to do your research, check-off all of your to-do list items, and be sure...
Force Majeure Clauses
Sometimes, despite our best efforts, life and the world throw us curve balls that few could have foreseen and are completely beyond your control. Because of this, sometimes a business contract you entered into may become impossible or impractical to perform. This is where a force majeure clause can come in handy.
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The Value Standard in a Partnership Agreement
The value standard in a partnership agreement is, as it suggests, the standard at which the partnership is valued. It is a critical component of a partnership agreement and one which should be serious considered before being memorialized in this legally binding contract. At some point, a partner may want to leave the partnership....
How to Choose the Right Business Partner
There are few things more exciting to an entrepreneur than a new business idea. As you forge ahead in making your business dream a reality, you may, at some point, find that your endeavor could greatly benefit from some help. A business partner can be a great way to bring in a...
Liquidated Damages Clauses in Business Contracts
Contracts are not always honored. Breaches do occur and if you are a business owner it is an important possibility to plan for. While we put contracts in place hoping to see them fulfilled, there is always the chance that one or both parties to the contract will not uphold their end of the...
What is a Professional Corporation?
There is a fairly wide range of business entity options from which you can choose from when starting a new business. Depending on the type of business you are planning for and who will be owning and operating the business, there may be further options still. A professional corporation, for instance, may...
Forming an LLC in Texas
A Limited Liability Corporation or “LLC” is a popular business structure to select. It affords owners many benefits, including pass through tax benefits, flexibility, and personal liability protection. If you are an entrepreneur looking to form an LLC in Texas, here is an overview of the formation process.
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