Entrepreneurial Law

Starting your own business is a bold decision. Nonetheless, the startup process is far from easy, and being an entrepreneur will bring numerous challenges your way. The reality is that many startups fail within a short time, but your business doesn’t have to fall into...

You and your business partner aren’t married to each other (and never will be), so why on earth should a prenuptial agreement be required before either of you tie the knot?  It’s simple: You can’t rule out the possibility of love and marriage for either you or your...

Starting a business is an exciting time. You likely see this process as a major opportunity, although it also comes with certain risks. Many entrepreneurs starting a business will choose to create a limited liability corporation (LLC) as a means of protecting...

However large you hope your company will become, you start at the bottom. The first employee you hire is, in many ways, the most important.  If you get your employment policies correct when starting your business, you create a solid base to build on. If you get things...

Starting your own company is an exciting time. It comes with great responsibility and a lot of work, though. The last thing a business owner wants is to have something happen to their company that was preventable.  Taking the proper steps to ensure that your business...

No matter how excited you are about your business model or concept, starting a new company takes time. You may spend months or more than a year developing your business plan, finding investors and eventually creating your formal business entity. There are no...

While countless individuals appreciate the freedom that comes with running a business on their terms, many others like the idea of having someone off whom to bounce their ideas and trust to share the workload. Those who fit in the latter category often decide to set...

When a friend heard that you were starting a business, they suggested you see an attorney. You walked away, wondering what they knew that you don’t. After all, surely you only need an attorney when you have a problem? As a soon-to-be small business owner, it is almost...

You’re excited to open your own business, but this is your first attempt at going alone. You’ve always worked for someone else in the past. Now you want to be your own boss. It’s a thrilling and yet often intimidating place to be. You may feel like you’re on the edge...

You have a great idea and you want to turn it into a business -- but do you have a plan? The business environment is somewhat volatile right now, so it’s important to go in to the process with your eyes wide open and your feet firmly on solid ground. The choices you...