Beginnings and endings in the business world are delicate things. Whether initiating a business deal and partnership or terminating an employee, business owners must take great care to secure their business and adhere to California law. A contract will inform and outline these business relationships, from beginning to end. However, just because a contract ends […]

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No business and no one person is the same, nor will they have the same strategies and goals. Even so, each party in a business deal should come to the table with a focus on finding an agreement that is good for both businesses and the deal itself, for negotiations to be successful.  Unfortunately, this […]

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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 contract, which will guide every aspect of the deal. While not every […]

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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 business owners may want to attempt to resolve issues on […]

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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 court? It is possible in some cases. Business owners should carefully consider these […]

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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 should make use of survival clauses in their contracts. There, […]

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Back in 2021, we discussed the difference between trademark infringement and trademark dilution. Business and trademark owners know that both issues can have a considerable impact on their reputations. However, the main concern when it comes to dilution often lies in determining whether or not it is truly a dilution of a trademark or a […]

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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 for money matters to lead to larger disputes. […]

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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 as you operate and grow your small business. If you […]

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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 circumstances are weighing heavily on business owners. Financial stress can escalate quickly. This is especially true […]

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