Starting a Business
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Everyone knows you need to have auto insurance to drive a car. Most people know you need homeowners insurance if you own a home. Small-business owners, however, sometimes overlook the importance of... more
Written by attorney Kevin Murphy.
Consider The Franchise Disclosure Laws. The starting point in the franchise vs. license question is it doesn't matter what terms are used by the parties in contracts or other documents to describe... more
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Understand what a license is. A license grants permission to do something that is not allowed if the license is not granted. Stated differently, a license is a waiver of a right to sue for conduct... more
Written by attorney Gust Sarris.
Mistake 1 --- A Bad Start. Many entrepreneurs are great "big picture" people but are not detail oriented. They often are great sales people, service oriented, but hate details such as accounting,... more
Written by attorney James Weerts.
Valuation. It is imperative to accurately value the business. Paying too much can lead to failure of the business. Emotions can run high when considering the prospect of being your own boss in a... more
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