One of the first steps to take when creating a new company is choosing a business structure. A corporation is a popular choice because of the protections for personal assets from business creditors. However, there are different types of corporations to choose from as...
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Business & Commercial Law
What are the most common disputes a business owner might face?
Although there are certain protocols in place, the life of a business owner does not always run smoothly. Here are four types of disputes that might arise over the lifetime of a business. 1. Business-to-business disputes The relationship between businesses is valuable...
What is trade secret protection?
As an up-and-coming business owner, entrepreneur or content creator of any sort, it is important to protect what makes your work unique. You can go about this in many ways, such as filing for patents or copyright. But what about trade secret protection? Though it gets...
3 things you should do before buying a business
If you would like to become an entrepreneur, but you do not have a groundbreaking idea that you want to pursue, your best bet may be to purchase an existing company. You can avoid some of the beginning stages of business creation and implementation, making it easier...
How to resolve conflicts with a business partner
A partnership is a common business structure that offers many potential advantages. However, the business can suffer when your partner does not pull his or her own weight within the organization. Dealing with a non-performing business partner can be difficult and...
Intellectual property protection is essential for startups
If you are preparing to launch your new business, you probably have a name, a logo, some critical database information and perhaps a prototype of the widget you plan to sell. Remember to protect your intellectual property. As a startup business, IP may be your most...
What is a benefit company?
Some companies wish to do more than just turn a profit. As explained by the Oregon Secretary of State website, a benefit company has the additional goal of enacting a positive change on society through its operations. As an official business designation, owners of...
What happens when an ownership dispute arises?
People who start a business together do so with a similar idea in mind. Their principles and visions align, which makes for a strong foundation for a new venture. As time goes on and the business evolves, there may come a point where those who started as a strong team...
Who should you pass your business down to?
When building your business, you must also consider how you want to pass it down. After all, a time will come where you may no longer wish to work in your current position. In unfortunate situations, you may no longer hold the capabilities to do so. So what do yo do...
Key considerations about transferring business ownership
Whether a business is still in the formation stages or has a proven track record of success, one aspect no owner should overlook is a succession plan. When the day comes to transfer ownership of your company, you want it done on your terms. Failing to take into...
