Austin TX Business Law Blog

There are many considerations when you make the big decision to set up a business. It may be difficult to even know where to begin. There are, however, certain logistics and formalities that will need to be observed in order for you to be able to successfully navigate these new waters and establish your business.
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In business, you will likely deal with one or more different types of property agreements. You may lease space for your business. You may buy space for your business.
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While it may have felt like 2021 would never arrive, here it is! The new year is upon us and it is the perfect time to really reflect on your business. Take the time and make a concerted effort to think about where you want your business to go and how you are going to get there. When you have a small business, it can feel like there is never enough time to accomplish day-to-day tasks let alone plan for the future of your business, but this is also an integral part of helping to ensure the continued success of your business.
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Having a written employment contract actually tends to be the exception rather than the rule. Without a written contract, the employee is considered to be “at-will.” When an employee is “at-will,” he or she may be terminated at any time for any legal reason.
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Have you ever heard of “business law?” Have you ever wondered what it means? While business law may seem self-explanatory (it’s the law of business, right?), it is an extremely complex area of law that touches on several other areas of law. Here, we will go into more detail about what business law is and what it entails.

What Exactly Is Business Law?

Business law is indeed the law of business and the law of doing business.
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It can feel like establishing a business means climbing a mountain of paperwork. It’s true. There is a lot of paperwork involved, but much of it, if not all, is very important to set your business up for success far into the future.
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A frustrating, but critical, part of business is contract negotiation. These negotiations can eat up a lot of time and energy. Fortunately, there are steps businesses can take to help foster more productive contract negotiations.
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Necessity breeds ingenuity, so the saying goes. The spread of COVID-19 triggered a public health crisis that forced businesses to reevaluate how they do business. It seems as though more people than ever are working from home.
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Becoming a franchise owner can be a great way for the entrepreneurial inclined to get involved in a business that already has so many of the basics established. If you are a franchise owner that is looking to move on to your next endeavor and sell your franchise, there are several steps you are going to need to take to set yourself up for a successful sale process. Here, we will discuss how to go about selling your franchise.

The COVID-19 pandemic came crashing down on all of us, businesses included. There were forced shutdowns, restricted reopenings, forced re-closures, and so many more obstacles thrown in the way of businesses. The unpredictable impact of the pandemic on business restrictions remains. As businesses who have survived thus far continue to reopen with trepidation, they will need to strike a delicate balance between remaining flexible and putting business measures in place to set themselves up for continued success during this difficult time. Here, we discuss some tips for reopening your business after COVID-19 shutdowns.