Austin TX Business Law Blog

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.

The rapid spread of the COVID-19 virus across the globe has had tragic impacts on people for a number of reasons. The health and well-being of people is at risk in these unprecedented times. To slow the spread of the pandemic, the U.S. has made sweeping changes such as shelter in place orders and temporary closures of businesses.
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As a business owner, you may have come up with a great idea to expand or generate more revenue. Sometimes, however, you may have limited resources that prevent you from pursuing these types of ventures. If this is the case, you may want to consider a joint venture.
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Becoming a business owner is an exciting endeavor. Some look to build a business from the ground up. The startup phase is particularly grueling. Should you want to become a business owner, but bypass the startup phase, you may want to consider buying an already existing business. Just remember, however, that passing over the startup phase does not mean that you have little work ahead of you.
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You can up with an exciting new business idea! Now what? Do not let this burst of inspiration fizzle out. There are steps you can take to turn your business idea into a reality. It will require doing your due diligence. It will also require accessing business resources and building your community as you begin the journey of Read more . . .

Not all business disputes need to head straight to the courtroom for things to be resolved. In fact, there are a variety of other ways to resolve points of contention in your business dealings without having a full-blown trial. Parties to a business dispute may employ alternative dispute resolution (ADR) techniques in lieu of litigation to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
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In its most basic sense, a non-compete agreement is a legal contract put in place to prevent an employee from going to work for a competitor of his or her employer after leaving the business. Alternatively, and more formally, referred to as a covenant not to compete, this legal contract works as a barricade from an employee going to work for a competitor that is identified in the agreement either by name or description for a set amount of time and within a certain geographical area. Depending on the industry, employers requesting employees to sign a non-compete agreement is fairly common practice.
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In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, stay-at-home orders and the closure of non-essential businesses are just a few of the measures that have been passed in an effort to protect the well-being of everyone. These same protective measures have, however, had staggering impacts on small businesses across the country. Closures and layoffs have happened in rapid succession. To try and boost Read more . . .

In the midst of the Coronavirus pandemic, the U.S. has experienced a severe economic downturn that has hit communities and businesses hard across the country. Stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines have forced many small businesses to close their doors temporarily and, in some cases, permanently. There have been employee layoffs.
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Looking to buy an existing business is an exciting entrepreneurial adventure. Do not, however, let your excitement cloud your judgment or make you rush through this process. Buying a business is an investment.
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Whether you are a service provider or a business hiring a service provider, you should be knowledgeable about what is in the proposed service contract. The service contract outlines the business relationship being established. It benefits both parties to be fully informed about what the service contract should include.
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