Oct 18, 2016
7 Questions to Ask Yourself When Negotiating a Contract
Are you negotiating a contract? How can you get the best possible deal for your business today and in the long term? Negotiating a contract is not easy...
Document and Contracts
Sep 8, 2016
Exceptions That Can Void A Contract
Whether your business is creating a contract or about to sign one, it helps to know the exceptions that exceptions can void a contract.
Sep 7, 2016
The Parol Evidence Rule and Contracts
How can the Parol Evidence Rule affect the contract your business is signing? This often overlooked rule can actually determine your legal recourse.
Sep 1, 2016
5 Reasons Why You Must Not Forget Key Contract Dates
Not sure about the importance of evergreen clauses? 5 Reasons Why You Must Not Forget Key Contract Dates!
Aug 23, 2016
4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease
Is your business lease doomed from the start? 4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease- and how to avoid them.
May 25, 2016
Negotiating a Fair Franchise Agreement
Thinking of signing a franchise agreement? Read a lawyer's perspective on how to negotiate a favorable franchise agreement.
May 12, 2016
Beware of Franchise Agreements
Thinking of buying a franchise? Be sure to review the franchise agreements, since they may not be in your favor. It pays to carefully plan...
Mar 17, 2016
How to Get Out of a Contract
Do you know how to get out of a contract? Many small businesses struggle once they sign a contract.
Aug 18, 2015
How to Write an Effective Proposal
Can You Sell Yourself? Imagine you are taking about your business to a potential client. They love the idea and want to hear more. Can you pitch your whole business...
Jun 30, 2015
Does Your LLC Have a Proper Operating Agreement?
‘Shotgun’ Weddings and LLC’s You (hopefully) would not get married to someone without getting to know them first and having a plan for the marriage. The same goes for forming...
Jan 1, 2015
The Faux Contradiction of Contracts
Just the other day, I picked up my daughter from school. She announced to myself and my other daughter in the car at the time, that she “made friends with...
Nov 4, 2013
Commercial Leases: Avoid Getting Screwed
I’ll be the first to admit the title to this blog article is a bit raw or aggressive. I considered something subtler, like “Commercial Leases – Small Businesses Beware” or...