As a business owner, you know very well how important contract negotiations are. In order to preserve the benefits of the bargain you just negotiated, its equally important to make sure the terms of the negotiation are memorialized fully and accurately in the...
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Why should businesses seek legal help early on?
Most business owners are natural problem solvers. They assess the issue that lies before them and develop a strategy to overcome it. It’s a critical mindset to have, but do all business owners have the skillset to solve every issue? While it is understandable that...
Can businesses resolve construction disputes outside of court?
Time is of the essence in any construction project. So, if a dispute arises at any point, business owners generally wish to avoid the chance of a time-consuming case going to court. Can California construction businesses manage these disputes effectively outside of...
Dissolving a partnership? Make sure a survival clause is in place
A friendship may not survive a business venture. While there is no contract for the friendship, both partners must adhere to the contract they created at the start of their venture to dissolve the partnership. In a previous blog post, we addressed when business owners...
What should business owners do if a customer won’t pay
It should be simple: you provide a service, and your customer pays you for that service. Unfortunately, it is not always so simple. Not getting paid for your work can be one of the most frustrating issues, especially for small businesses. It also does not take much...
Find out the reason for the partnership dispute
It is important to be selective when choosing a business partner. You want a partner who is diligent, reliable and honest with a good business sense. However, even if your business partner is your closest friend, family member or spouse, you could run into challenges...
How should small business owners handle wage issues?
Concerns about inflation are leading to financial stress for nearly everyone across the country – including small business owners. It can already be difficult to strike a balance between running a business and efficiently managing finances, and the current...
Sustainability is an ever-increasing issue in development
Businesses must be open to change. It is essential to survive in the business world, regardless of the industry. This goes hand-in-hand with the necessity to change along with consumer needs and values as well. With the increasing emphasis on sustainability across...
Should small business owners worry about class action lawsuits?
It is not uncommon to hear about class-action lawsuits against big companies in the news. The video-sharing platform TikTok is just one of the latest businesses facing an onslaught of headlines regarding a class action. While many might believe that the larger the...
Accessibility should still be a primary focus for businesses
When you begin the hiring process, you often have one goal in mind: to find the right talent for your business. You want employees you can trust to meet consumer needs and uphold your business’s values. Of course, there are other elements to this process than finding...
