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Business partnerships, like most human relationships, don't last forever. Eventually, even the strongest business relationship will need to change or end. When you want to take the business in another direction or sell it, you may need to consider buying out your...
When you have a great business idea, that doesn't always mean you can start a successful company. You may need to talk to a lawyer, crunch numbers with an accountant or investigate local competition in your business niche. You may feel pressure to make purchases or...
For business owners, sweat equity can be very valuable, though often hard to pin down specifically. This is important to consider when selling the business or bringing on new investors and partners. Sweat equity is the sum of the effort and work you put in to increase...
As a small business owner, one thing you will come across is needing to use contracts. You may need to have a contract to work with a new employee or a contractor, for example. When you create a contract, it’s important to discuss what you want it to do for you with...
Do you own a business where clients or customers rely on your talent, skills, education or training? You could face an errors and omissions (E&O) lawsuit if you do. An E&O lawsuit is essentially a malpractice suit brought by someone who’s unhappy with or...
Employees are often asked to give a two-week notice if they’re going to leave a position. This is so that the company can find another worker to replace them before they go. But should employers do the same thing when firing employees? If you want to let someone go,...
Many Massachusetts businesses require top-level employees to sign a nonsolicitation agreement. New owners of a company may also require the seller to sign this restrictive contract. In both cases, the agreement is designed to prevent employees and sellers from wooing...
Your business is expanding and growing. Throughout that process, you’ve made a number of connections in the local industry. Some are like-minded entrepreneurs. Now you’re thinking of adding one of them to your company, as a partner, not an employee. While you know...
If you’re opening a business, the very first thing you need to decide is how you’re going to form it. There are different kinds of business structures that provide varied benefits. Choosing your business’s structure will influence things like your taxes, day-to-day...
Your new business or business concept is valuable. You will likely invest a huge amount of your own time and resources in making the company successful. Obviously, you want to protect your investment from unpredictable circumstances. There are many kinds of insurance...
