Business Formation

New Jersey business owners often weigh the flexibility of a limited liability company against the stricter oversight of a corporation. New Jersey business formation also includes the general partnership, which requires no state filing. Each structure sets different...

When someone is looking for a business partner, there is often a natural inclination to look for someone who is similar to themselves. It is easier for them to get along; they see things the same way, they are more likely to have similar goals and their visions for...

If you run a business in New Jersey, contracts are part of your daily routine. From vendors to service providers to new partnerships, every agreement shapes how your company operates. The problem is that one missing clause can leave you exposed to expensive disputes....

It all starts with an idea. Whether a service or a product, entrepreneurs are driven like few other professionals. They come up with an idea and then push forward to build their business. Savvy business owners consider various business structures to help protect this...

Starting a new business is exciting. However, it comes with numerous challenges and risks, especially in the legal realm. Many entrepreneurs make avoidable legal mistakes that can lead to costly consequences down the line. Here are a few mistakes you should avoid....

You may decide that you want to become a business owner, but you’re more interested in starting a company with someone else than doing it on your own. You’re looking for a business partner who can support this process and help you develop your brand identity. As such,...

When starting a new business project, you must determine what type of business you are forming. If you plan to own and operate your business with another person, you will generally form a partnership. Not all partnerships are the same. There are three different types...

Like many in New Jersey and elsewhere, you may be looking forward to retirement. In fact, you may have spent most of your career planning for the day when you would clean out your desk or locker and say goodbye to your job forever. Lying on a beach, sleeping late or...

Are you looking to start a business here in New Jersey? You may not have everything you need in order to make your business a success. You know that something is missing, but you aren’t sure what it is. Then you realize that what you need is a partner, but you know...

Many of our New Jersey readers probably know what it is like to have the excitement - and anxiousness - of being involved in a start-up company. At a company's beginning the sky is the limit, and the individuals involved in getting things off and running are eager to...