When you signed the lease for your commercial space, you may have thought you’d found the perfect location for your business. However, things change. Whether you need more space, less space or you just found a much better location, you want to move as soon as...
Florida’s entrepreneurs are some of the most resourceful business people in the country. Navigating ever-changing government and state regulations while keeping a leg up on the competition requires dedication, passion and credibility. These attributes are particularly...
With business ventures, it is always best to look before you leap. This can help you to avoid mistakes and potential disputes down the line. If you are starting a new business, there are many issues that you'll need to consider, depending on the type of business...
Words are more powerful than ever in the 21st century. They can take businesses straight to the top or knock them down to the bottom. Word of mouth (and pen or keyboard) spreads like a virus. Negative and defamatory statements can take over social media platforms...
Non-compete agreements can be a great tool to help protect your business. You don't want your employees to come to the company, learn how to work in the industry, take your intellectual property and company secrets, and then go off and start their own businesses. You...
Your business partner wants to close the business down. Maybe they don't feel as emotionally invested in it as they used to. Maybe they see it as an eventual failure and they're unwilling to continue working to make it succeed. You do not agree with them. You don't...
Signing a commercial lease is a big step for any business, whether it is new or expanding. It’s crucial to take your time and review the lease carefully, so you understand what your obligations are – as well as the property owner’s duties to you. Some business owners...
There are a lot of documents that you want to use when you are setting up a business. One of the most important is a partnership agreement, at least when you're going into business with someone else. These documents are often forgotten, overlooked or entirely...
Trade secrets are the lifeline of some businesses. It can be disastrous when they fall into the wrong hands. This can happen in many instances, such as when a disgruntled employee decides to retaliate against a former employer by disclosing valuable information to a...
Business partners, employees and other team members are all pivotal to the success of a company. One bad apple can reek havoc, or worse, expose the company to liability. Over the years, you’ve tried your best to foster a positive working environment. You expect every...
