Perhaps you have been looking for a business to buy for a good while, or perhaps such an opportunity recently appeared out of nowhere. Many questions need answers before you commit to a purchase. Here are six points to consider before you buy the business you have in...
Month: November 2020
Do not believe these 3 succession planning myths
If you have grown a startup venture into a successful company, you undoubtedly have an eye on the future of your business. Eventually, you may want to retire or step aside to focus on something else. Having a comprehensive business succession plan is an effective way...
Shareholder disputes often happen for just 3 reasons
Like personal ones, business relationships occasionally have their problems. Furthermore, even in environments where everyone gets along, disputes may pop up out of seemingly nowhere. While having a good shareholder agreement may keep business disagreements in check,...
Your business and your divorce
Divorcing spouses know that virtually every aspect of their lives change in some manner when their marriages end. For many people, their jobs represent some stability during an otherwise change-filled time. However, business owners may not have that same luxury as...
What do you need to cover in a construction contract
When you decide to work with another contractor, company or entity on an Oregon construction project, assume that there is a high potential for issues and disputes to arise. Construction disputes are often costly and time-consuming. They may also lead to significant...
Protect yourself and your business if a lawsuit threatens
If you are a business owner, the time may come when you face a lawsuit. If litigation is in the offing, your personal liability, as well as the fate of your business, may be at stake. However, you can take steps to put a protection plan in place. Understand your...
Do employers have a responsibility to protect employees from contagious illness?
Whether it is the flu or some other infectious illness that is spreading, you may worry about how safe you are in the workplace. You spend a lot of your time at work, so it makes sense that you would expect your employer to do everything possible to keep you safe....
Handling legal challenges as a construction company owner
If you run a construction company, you probably have many different issues to think about on a regular basis, from financial concerns to completing projects on time and dealing with problems involving workers. However, when litigation and other legal difficulties...