Optimism can help you through the tough early stages of starting a business. Yet blind optimism is something you could come to regret. A healthy dose of realism will go a long way to protect your interests. Many businesses do not make it past the first few years What...
Facing accusations of business fraud is something that you should take seriously because your business’s reputation could be damaged. In some cases, lawsuits that you face could end up harming your business’s bottom line or result in heavy fines and penalties that...
There are many successfully run family businesses across the country. However, as with any form of business operation, family-run operations face numerous challenges. Personal relationships don’t always transfer smoothly into professional relationships, and a...
It may not always be possible to look after your business interests on your own. As a result, you might take the decision to enlist the help of a business partner. Choosing the right business partner is a vital decision that could either boost the profitability of...
If your tenant is withholding rent, they may have a right to do so. As the landlord, you are obligated by law to fix serious problems within a rental unit. Failure to do so, and your tenant has the legal right to withhold part of or all the monthly rent. Here is more...
You and your business partner have weathered many storms together in the past decade or so. Your combined resources bought several mobile home parks and a chain of convenience stores, all of which are doing quite well. But lately, things have changed between the both...
California is an at-will state. This means that, unless your employment contracts specifically state otherwise, you can fire your employees for any legal reason whatsoever, or for no reason at all. It’s an unfortunate part of running a business that sometimes you have...
Animals can cause a lot of damage to rental units. Dogs may chew or scratch, especially if their owners leave them alone at home for a long amount of time. Cats can also scratch and may urinate on furniture or flooring, leaving behind an unpleasant ammonia smell....
Starting a new business is exciting. It’s also a risk. When you work for someone else, you know that paycheck is coming. When you start a business, you typically take on debt and hope that the business can produce an income. As such, you want to ask all of the right...
A successful business requires a vigilant watch for trouble on the horizon. Watching potential problems can help business owners avoid lawsuits that could damage their reputation, hurt their future business, and cost thousands or more in settlements and litigation...
