Signing a commercial lease as a business owner should not be taken lightly. A business owners' biggest expense may be a store-front or office space when they are first starting out. Like any contract, it may be too late to make any changes to a commercial lease once...
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5 Things to Know Before Investing in a Small Business
There are many reasons to invest in a start-up. Small-business investments have been one of the more popular ways individuals and families begin their journey to financial independence. The right investment, in the right company, at the right time can be very...
Are You Ready to Enter a Business Partnership?
If you're a small business owner, you've most-likely considered entering a partnership at one point or another. From an outsider's perspective, joining a partnership can seem like a great use of resources, capital, and energy. However, most partnerships don't pan out...
Why Do My Contracts Need an ADR Clause?
Every business owner has signed an agreement at one point or another. In a perfect world, these agreements would always be executed as they're agreed upon. However, everyone knows that contracts are breached and agreements aren't honored all the time. These disputes...
Hobby vs. Business | What You Need To Know
When should my hobby become a business? It sounds like a simple question but there isn't a simple answer, unfortunately. Whether it's sewing, painting, cooking, or performing - any hobbyist and business owner should understand the IRS's rules for what qualifies as a...
Is Your Nevada Non-Compete Agreement Still Valid?
The Nevada Supreme Court passed a decision last year that may have caused your agreement to become invalid. In the case of Golden Road Motor Inn, v. Islam, the court held that non-compete agreements cannot extend further than what is reasonable and cannot create...
What You Need to Know About E-signatures
It wasn't long ago when documents weren't saved on a hard drive, a server, or sent via email. Today's businesses have gotten very good at going paperless and as a result have gotten more efficient. E-signatures are a big part of the efficiency and are essential for...
