Closely Held Businesses

No matter how compatible you are or how long you have been working together, disagreements can create tension between you and your business partner. These disagreements can stem from any source, either within or outside of the business. Some common differences between...

New Jersey businesses may be interested in some information about a federal law that governs their use of email in marketing or advertising their business activities. Failure to follow these regulations could land a business entity in big trouble with federal...

When entrepreneurs have decided to start their own company, it is important that they do some planning beyond determining what type product they want to make or service they want to provide. Some of the most important steps in running a successful business are ones...

There are several different types of entities in the world of business that are defined in the IRS's Internal Revenue Code. Each entity has its own tax implications and slightly different filing statuses. The entity that a business chooses can affect how the business...

Business professionals and entrepreneurs in New Jersey may learn several valuable lessons from reviewing the history of Norman's Hallmark. The company is now the largest Hallmark Gold Crown retailer on the eastern seaboard, and is currently celebrating its 75th...

Some New Jersey entrepreneurs may decide to structure their ventures as partnerships. Partnerships involve two or more people sharing in the profits or losses of a company. They may also share in the company's debt and other obligations. As a partnership may be a...

If someone is considering opening a business, there are a variety of things to consider, including how they will structure their commercial endeavor. The different types of businesses include sole proprietorships and partnerships, limited liability companies and...

New Jersey residents may be interested in the latest acquisition of a major Philadelphia newspaper by a local philanthropist and businessman. The purchase is the result of a falling out between former business partners who previously owned the paper. The Philadelphia...

The American dream. It could include going to college, starting a family or being fortunate enough to travel the world at leisure. For some people, including some in New Jersey, that dream might involve starting a business with your family. For many, it begins with an...