August 28, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 3 comments
I say this often, and it’s unfortunately true: About a third of this firm’s revenue comes from bad partnership breakups and disputes. The problem for most people, is they are all too quick to jump into a partnership with someone, even a stranger, without understanding the long-term impacts of such a relationship. Like a marriage, […]
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The Vampire Business Partner Workshop
April 13, 2021 / by Kristy Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 0 comments
Learn how to avoid and survive bloodsuckers in business. Grab some garlic and holy water! Things are about to get scary. Simply put, “Vampire Business Partners” can suck you and your business dry…especially during stressful times such as COVID. After 25 years of helping business owners disengage from toxic business partners, Attorney-Larry Donahue has […]
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Business Horror Stories: The Vampire Business Partner
October 14, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 0 comments
Bad business partners suck. When not draining the life out of you, they are probably running your business into the ground. In most horror tales, vampires start out as intriguing and intelligent characters. It is only after their victims have fallen under their spell does the bloodletting begin. The same could be said for bad […]
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How Do You Remove a Member, Shareholder, Director, or Officer from Your Company?
August 17, 2020 / by Kameron Kramer / Dispute Resolution / 0 comments
A common question from many of our clients, or potential clients, is, “How do I remove someone from my company?” Such a common question does not necessarily have an easy answer, to their dismay. The are two possible scenarios – a company with governing documents that detail how the removal is done and a company […]
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Divorce Among Partners: How Not To End Up In Business With An “Ex”
March 10, 2020 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 0 comments
What happens when one of your business partners gets divorced? Unless your Operating Agreement states otherwise, chances are you are now in business with your Partner and their ex -spouse. It’s a well-known fact that half of all marriages end in divorce, yet it is staggering as to how little by way of planning goes […]
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Bad Business Partners
March 7, 2019 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 2 comments
I find myself writing about my clients and their bad business partners with the same sentiment and phrases that I would probably tell the story of my failed marriage with. They all start out the same. On paper, they seemed so right. Similar background, seemingly shared goals and vison for the future. Seemingly similar intellect. […]
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Avoiding a Narcissistic Partner
August 28, 2017 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 3 comments
I say this often, and it’s unfortunately true: About a third of this firm’s revenue comes from bad partnership breakups and disputes. The problem for most people, is they are all too quick to jump into a partnership with someone, even a stranger, without understanding the long-term impacts of such a relationship. Like a marriage, […]
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Would Donald Trump Make a Good Business Partner?
September 27, 2016 / by Larry Donahue / Business Tips / 0 comments
If Donald Trump called your small business, would it be wise to do business with him? Would Donald Trump be a good business partner?
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The Gloves are Off – When Business Partners Declare War
November 12, 2015 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 14 comments
Business Partners Love them or hate them, Business Partners can be a huge asset to your business. The best kind of Business Partners are the ones with similar goals, trust and a focus on the business. On the other hand, Business Partners can become become your worst nightmare, especially if your goals are mismatched, there […]
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Rogue Business Partners
February 27, 2015 / by Larry Donahue / Dispute Resolution / 0 comments
In an ideal world, we get along with our friends and family 100% of the time. There is no such thing as divorce. Our children grow up exactly the way we want. Our business partners are absolutely amazing, never making mistakes, working as hard as you do, and acting 110% in the best interests of […]
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Leaving a Partnership — How To Do It Right
August 11, 2014 / by Larry Donahue / Mergers and Acquisitions / 177 comments
So, you’ve decided (or are considering) to leave the company you’ve either helped to form, purchased an interest in, or otherwise joined for one reason or another. There are many reasons why you may want or need to leave the company: Retirement Change of life circumstances, because of a family member death, change of careers, […]
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