Due to its intangible nature, businesses tend to forget about culture when dealing with mergers and acquisitions. It is more common for companies to prioritize quantifiable metrics and immediate gains. Unlike financial and operational aspects, culture is not something...
Year: 2023
Should you sign an NDA when entering into a partnership?
In the world of business partnerships, it is not uncommon to share sensitive information with partners during the course of a partnership. While doing so, however, it’s vital to keep confidential data from the public and your competition. And this is where a...
The legal duty a trustee owes the beneficiaries
There are many contexts in life where individuals and businesses don't have direct control over their money or other property. Instead, we trust another party to handle it for us. This party is often a professional, such as a financial advisor or stockbroker, who is...
A common mistake entrepreneurs make when forming a business
Business formation is a lengthy and often stressful process. Entrepreneurs have to learn about the industry in which they hope to operate. They need to develop a business plan, and they will eventually need to secure funding for their concept. Everything from the...
Understanding minor and material breaches
As a business owner, contracts are essential since they operate as the framework for agreements and uphold mutual trust and responsibility. However, there are times when one side does not carry out the requirements outlined in the agreement. This is referred to as a...
Should you buy or lease commercial property?
As a business owner, you may find yourself at a crossroads when deciding whether to buy or lease commercial property. It is a decision that requires careful thought and consideration as it can significantly impact your business's financial stability, flexibility and...
3 important factors of a business partnership contract
Before a business partnership is established, a contract should be made. Contracts are especially crucial for businesses to help establish responsibilities and obligations from every party. Everything you need to set up a business partnership should be outlined in a...
4 ways to avoid business disputes
Very few people run businesses without disputes. You can’t predict who you’ll have a dispute with. An employee may have an issue with their job role or an established business party may have recently breached a contract, for example. These kinds of issues may have you...
Addressing a breach of fiduciary duty within your company
For a business to operate efficiently and grow, each party should have the best interest. This is a fiduciary duty, and it involves two parties, a fiduciary and a principal. A fiduciary acts in the best interest of a principal/ the beneficiary of the act. For example,...
ADA compliance in mobile home parks is critical
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and requires businesses and public spaces to be accessible to all. As a mobile home park owner, it's essential to ensure your park is...