Month: November 2010

When forming a small business, whether a corporation or an LLC, you should know your rights and responsibilities vis-a-vis other shareholders or members of your business.  Many of the rights and duties of partners, shareholders or members are governed by the...

This year the City of Portland instituted a three-year moratorium on system development charges (and relaxed the maximum square footage limits). The moratorium affects those who seek to build Accessory Dwelling Units (additional residential structures) on their...

Whether one's start-up company is at the seed stage, ready for launch, or looking to expand operations, an entrepreneur almost invariably faces the question: "Where will we find the funding?" Friends and family can help, but usually can only take you so far (well,...

In Portland, and the Pacific Northwest generally, the wet weather means construction defects can cause damages of all kinds. Almost always, water intrusion is at least partially to blame. From the small single family home to the large project, construction defects...

  New ideas, and thus new business ventures, are popping up all the time. Whether you're starting a new franchise, forming a corporation or an LLC, or are just toying with the idea of creating your own organization or company, one of your primary thoughts should...

Please join us tonight for view of new works by two of Portland's most prolific and talented artists:Flora Bowley & Jennifer Mercede Today, November 4th first Thursday reception, 5-8pm at Slinde & Nelson24 NW Second Ave, Suite 200, PDXFree and open to the...