As a new or expanding business owner, you want to get a lease that provides the lowest overhead for the best service. That seems like a no-brainer, but where residential leases have state and federal-mandated regulations — commercial leases do not. It comes down to...
Choosing a business structure is one of the most important decisions you must make when starting a new company. The structure you choose informs so many of the other aspects of operating your business, including raising capital, assuming liability, paying taxes and...
Oregon was one of the first to legalize medical marijuana and legalized recreational marijuana in 2015. Since then, business owners have helped cultivate a new industry that brings in millions worth of taxes and revenue. But the process is not necessarily easy. Oregon...
If you are having a business dispute with another party, you may think your only option is to file a lawsuit against the other party. While this is undoubtedly an option, alternative dispute resolution (ADR) options exist to help you and the other party negotiate the...
Hiring managers and business executives regularly struggle to recruit and retain top talent. If you do not want your employees to leave and start a competing venture or work for a competitor, you may ask them to sign a noncompete agreement. If the noncompete agreement...
If you have been dreaming of starting your own business, you know it requires vision, dedication and little luck. It is a good idea to learn about the mistakes other entrepreneurs have made so you can avoid the same pitfalls. Create an expansive marketing strategy...