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There are so many facets to owning a business. Overhead costs including supplies, building maintenance, and utility bills are among the long list business owners are obligated to pay for. Another important part involves the aspects of employees and employment law....
The U.S. is a place where aspiring entrepreneurs from all walks of life can pursue their dreams of becoming a business owner. Many small businesses flourish every year, thanks to the support of the United States government. If you are in the process of launching your...
If you are starting a company with another individual, there are various ways you can structure your business. The formation you choose will depend on the specific business, how you want to divide profits and how much liability you want to have, among other factors....
When you purchase a piece of property, you naturally want to know that you have a good title to it, meaning that you and you alone own the premises. Purchasing title insurance during the real estate buying process is one way to safeguard against possible claims by...
In the vast majority of instances, it is not in the best interest of a business to take a dispute to litigation. Litigating can be extremely expensive and time-consuming, and it can also cost you positive relationships. To avoid litigating, some businesses choose to...
Many small businesses start out with just an owner working out of his or her home. However, as time goes on and the company grows, working out of one’s home is no longer a feasible option. You may have recently found yourself ready to expand your business and start...
Business partnerships may end for several reasons. Perhaps you have accomplished everything you set out to do and you are ready to move on. Other situations may prove to be more complicated. Regardless of the reasons behind your partnership dissolution, you will need...
California has one of the biggest economies in the world which you may want to capitalize on by running a business. Unfortunately, the more successful your company becomes, the more likely it is for other people to try to copy your business' model or steal from it in...
Merging is a term that you may have heard, being in the business world. It means that you're combining two businesses into one. A merger is much like a marriage, and it can be a great way to grow your business.Usually, mergers work by combining assets, staff members...
Early in October of 2019, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law several bills that will have an impact on the residential landlord industry in California. One of those bills, The Tenant Protection Act of 2019 (AB 1482), is truly a "game changer."AB 1482 has two main...
