Business contracts are often viewed as a barometer of a company's general health. Provided a business in Alabama has contracts in place, it enjoys a certain sense of security due to having services to perform (and revenue coming in). The security comes from the...
Business & Commercial
Evaluating the franchise option
Starting any business from the ground up requires a lot of work and comes with some level of risk even with the best plan and market opportunity possible. When opening a new business, entrepreneurs may choose to create their own company or they may choose to connect...
What should you consider when choosing a business entity?
You feel ready to follow through on your dream of starting a small business. This gives you cause for celebration, but it is also a time for deep consideration. How should you choose the right business entity? Entrepreneur offers considerations to bear in mind while...
Business litigation due to employee rights violations
Business lawsuits can come up due to various allegations of wrongdoing, whether a company is accused of violating the terms of an agreement with a business partner or financial hurdles lead to legal action. Sometimes, lawsuits arise because of employee rights...
3 broad topics to cover in your partnership agreement
Starting a business without help can be tremendously difficult. By contrast, if you work with a partner, you have someone with whom to split important duties. You also have help solving complex business-related problems. Even if you choose the right partner for your...
What are some reasons business purchases fail?
You might be on the lookout for a new business to buy, perhaps to operate as a sole operation or to merge it with an existing company that you own. Buying a new business is something many entrepreneurs actually struggle with. If you end up with a business that you are...
Is mediation a viable option for business owners with legal disputes?
The answer to today’s above-posed blog headline query can be quickly and definitively answered, especially from the perspective of small businesses facing legal challenges. In a word, it is this: Yes. As a so-called “alternative dispute resolution” process for...
4 Qualities to look for in a business partner
For many businesses, forming a business partnership is necessary for their success and survival. However, when you have to work closely with another person or multiple people to run your company, it can be all too easy for future conflicts in the partnership to arise...
The ‘what’ and ‘why’ when structuring an employment agreement
Whether you are forming a business or looking to revamp how you approach your company’s employment matters, it may be beneficial to review and read up on those vital pieces that should be in every relevant contract. After all, ensuring that the right elements make it...
How can you prevent lawsuits as a pest control pro?
It happens more often than you might think: A property management company gets hit with a lawsuit because of a pest infestation that causes the tenants considerable headache. The company tries to shift the blame to the pest management professional for “failure to...