Because the business world is often considered dog-eat-dog, it may not seem surprising that some individuals will take unscrupulous measures to beat out their competition. Of course, as a business owner, you want to do your best to help your company succeed without...
Business Law Professionals
Year: 2018
Why is There a Need for the Business Divorce Institute (Part 2)
In our blog post, Why is There a Need for the Business Divorce Institute (Part 1), we described some of the mistakes that business owners make in deciding to partner and selecting a partner. We announced that it is the mission of The Business Divorce Institute to...
Strong partnership agreements are good for business
If you are a New Jersey small business owner, you understand the importance of having strong business relationships, including the relationship you have with your business partner. One way you can protect this crucial relationship is to draft a strong partnership...
Agreements are important in building, ending partnerships
In any type of important endeavor, you need to protect yourself and your interests. When it comes to creating a business partnership, protection is just as important as with any other venture. While you may trust the individual or individuals with whom you have chosen...
Buying an existing business? Consider these factors
There are many advantages to taking over an existing business rather than founding a new one. Existing businesses have already established themselves in the market, developed a customer base and built a reputation. They have a track record that can show you what has...
Is your employee handbook an implied contract?
When you hire a new employee who has exceptional qualifications, you may be excited to welcome him or her into your company. On those first days of orientation and settling in, you are likely to have many conversations with your new hire, and you may intend those...
Avoiding disputes by careful screening of business associates
If your goal for 2018 is to invest in a new business, take on a partner or build some other business relationship, you may be eager to get started. These things take time, and you probably have financial benchmarks you want to reach before the year gets away from you....