Illinois business and contract law attorney Danya Shakfeh explains what business lawyers actually do, what makes a business lawyer good at what they do. In sum, the hallmarks of good business lawyers are: 1) creating a legal protection strategy, 2) not creating an adversarial relationship when it is not called for (and should also manage […]
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Rami built a luxury car dealership from the ground-up starting at the tender age of 17. He talks about his early days and how he sold cars on eBay well before e-commerce was common. CHECK OUT RAMI\’S INVENTORY: https://www.diamondmotorworks.com/
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If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may have dreamt of being your own boss someday or building a company from the ground up. Starting your own company or going into business with a partner is a major endeavor, not to be taken lightly. In a business partnership, you and your partner can split the profits any
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Attorney Danya Shakfeh interviews Ayat Shukairy, co-founder Invesp. Ayat is a recognized expert on marketing strategy and an in-demand speaker who has presented at marketing conferences throughout the world. Danya and Ayat chat about how Ayat founded her company, how she taught herself conversion optimization (CRO), how life challenges affected her business, and imparts advice
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For any business owner, it is imperative that all agreements related to the company are put in writing in order to protect his or her rights and interests. However, business contracts are important for outlining the expectations of the parties on all sides, whether a business, vendor, or employee. In simple terms, a contract is a legal document that
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As a business owner or an employee, it is important to understand the contracts you are signing, whether you are a new employee accepting a job or an employer offering a job. Regardless of your level or position at the company, you should not overlook the details of any contract. Business contracts can be complicated with a lot
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If you are considering selling your company, it is important to understand the few ways that this can occur. Maybe you wish to fully sell or perhaps you would like to continue owning a certain number of shares to stay connected to your business. Whatever route you are leaning toward, it is a good idea to
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Many business professionals dream of owning a business, but they may not want to start from scratch. While entrepreneurialism is a common way to own a business, it can also be daunting and risky. Building a business from the ground up involves much more than just coming up with a product or service. A business
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Illinois businessmen and businesswomen who would like to own their own business have two options: start your own business or buy someone else’s. There is a certain sense of pride that comes along with becoming an entrepreneur, formulating your own business idea, and starting from the ground up. However, people often forget the number of benefits that come
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Anyone who is starting a business will need to select a business entity or model with which they will follow. A corporation and limited liability company (LLC) are two different types of business entities that both offer their own benefits. Depending on how you would like ownership, taxation, and management to look for your business, you can
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