If you are currently in the middle of a partnership dispute, you probably have many concerns and it is very important to look at the situation from an individualized point of view. Every partnership is unique, and you need to address your concerns properly. The...
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How to know which dispute resolution method to choose
Litigation used to be the most common way to resolve business-related disputes. However, more companies are leaning towards alternative resolution methods. Each method has advantages, and some may be more appropriate for certain situations. Before deciding which...
How can I know it’s time to end a business partnership?
When you and your partner started, you were both excited and ready to dedicate your time and effort to the business. Like many companies, you may have had long hours as you waited for your business to take off. Now that your concept is starting to take off, you may...
Do you know these tips for closing your business?
You hoped for a favorable outcome when you and your current partners went into business together, but things did not work out. As part of your business divorce, you want to close your current venture and start another one with different partners. The U.S. Small...
How to structure your business acquisition
If you are considering acquiring an existing business, you will need to determine how to structure the transaction. Under one method, you can buy the stock of the existing shareholders. An acquisition can also occur by purchasing all or most of the business's assets....
Can you keep your business in a divorce?
When you decide to divorce your spouse, you must think about your business. In most cases, it is at risk because it is property belonging to you and your spouse, even if your spouse did not directly have anything to do with it. The Street explains that unless you plan...
Is your small business protected if a lawsuit comes your way?
The longer you are in business, the better you understand the potential for facing a lawsuit. Your company may be prospering, but a lawsuit could threaten everything you have worked for. How do you protect yourself and your business against litigation? Understanding...
Can an employee handbook help your business avoid litigation?
If your New Jersey business has ever navigated a legal dispute, you may know that these disputes have the potential to take time, money and attention away from your business operations. Sometimes, you have no choice but to litigate. However, there are also certain...
Determine your business’s value when a partner wants to leave
When you run a New Jersey business alongside partners and one of those partners wants to leave, you need to figure out the value of the business. You may decide to use a professional evaluator to do this, and if you do, he or she may use one of three methods to figure...
Proactive steps for preventing shareholder disputes
When two or more passionate shareholders have different ideas about the best interests of the business, a dispute might seem inevitable. Shareholder disputes, however, can quickly become time-consuming and costly, draining the company of precious resources. To avoid...