As a business owner, there are few things as important to you as ensuring that you are paid for the services that you provide. Whether you are a general contractor doing small home improvements or a builder hired to completely renovate a structure, you need to be able...
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Taking steps to reduce the risk of delays in construction
Although being thorough in the planning stages of each new construction project can help mitigate a variety of risks, you might not find it possible to predict every issue that may arise. Unfortunately, unexpected issues on a project site can disrupt project...
Factors to consider when choosing a structure for your business
There may be a multitude of essential topics to address as you prepare to initiate the business formation process. One topic that may be an area of focus for many prospective business owners may pertain to seeking insight on how to make informed decisions when...
What are some common sources of strain among business partners?
Entering an arrangement with one or more business partners can be an exciting endeavor that may lead to new avenues of opportunity and success. However, there may also be a certain level of risk involved, and you and your business partners might not always fully agree...
Taking steps to protect company interests when firing an employee
While owning and managing a company can be a rewarding endeavor, it could also carry a significant amount of responsibility. You might feel it vital to hire employees to assist you with daily operations, and their actions and contributions might play a significant...
Unexpected costs could prompt intense construction disputes
There may be a variety of factors to address when preparing a thorough strategy for a construction project prior to initiating operations. However, even if you exercise caution during the planning stages, it could prove nearly impossible to predict every issue that...
Documents that can help protect against discrimination claims
There is a lot that goes into running a business, including maintaining a happy and successful workforce. Unfortunately, some employees are simply not the right fit and moving forward with a termination is in everyone’s best interests. Even when you can justify these...
Is negotiating a commercial lease next on your business agenda?
These days, entrepreneurs can start their businesses in a variety of settings. Some may start strictly online and grow slowly until they are ready to move into a brick-and-mortar space. When that time comes, it can be exciting, but it is important to remember that...
Ensure the full protective power of your business contracts
Florida business owners, like almost all business owners, want to mitigate the risks their company will face when making any transaction. Unfortunately, risks can sometimes be hard to spot, and if you are thinking about making a deal, it is critical that you take the...
Has the time come to dissolve your business partnership?
Having worked with your business partner -- possibly for several years, the fact that the partnership no longer seems to benefit the company can be difficult to accept. Perhaps your business partner has become lax in his or her duties, or maybe you and your partner...