Certain types of legal agreements allow a business to protect its competitive advantage and proprietary information. Through non-compete agreements or including certain terms in business contracts, an Oregon company is able to keep closely held information safe, even...
Office space and other equipment are essential to owning a business. The items you purchase for your business can help you increase profits and boost productivity for you and your staff.The assets you purchase for your business can also be an important deduction on...
When you own a business, tax time can seem like a nightmare. Between deductions and expenses, it can be challenging to know what you are supposed to do.After feverishly working through filing your taxes, it can seem especially frustrating to find the IRS has chosen...
Formally drafted legal agreements are some of the most powerful tools available to Oregon business owners. Contracts allow a business to work with another party while minimizing risks, lowering the chance of financial loss and ensuring all parties adhere to the terms...
Many businesses purchase insurance coverage designed to protect their income and long-term health in case of a catastrophic event, such as a fire or natural disaster. Insurers offer business interruption policies to provide that protection. However, companies must...
The business ideas have percolated in your head for a few years, and now you are ready to take that giant step toward starting your own company. It is a risk, but a calculated one. The excitement and confidence are there and so is the nervousness.In creating a...
Advocates in Portland and the rest of Oregon are pushing for more equality within the cannabis industry, seeking to see additional minority entrepreneurs benefit from potential opportunities. They hope the state remove barriers, while also recruiting and encouraging...
Depending on the structure of an Oregon business, an owner may not be liable if his or her business faces a lawsuit. For example, in a limited liability company or certain types of corporation structures, business managers are likely not at risk of losing personal...
Establishing a successful family business is something many entrepreneurs dream about. As your company grows, you can fulfill your dreams of providing for your family and building your legacy.Passing the ownership of your business is something that should take great...
At the beginning stages of an Oregon business, two or more people may be working together. It is common for partners to launch a commercial operation together, using their unique talents to build something that is successful and profitable. However, creative,...