A DBA, or “Doing Business As,” allows businesses to operate under a name that differs from their legally registered name. This setup is ideal for businesses seeking to create a unique brand identity, reach specific customer bases, or manage various services without altering their legal structure. For companies considering growth, a DBA offers the flexibility […]
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Should I Franchise My Business? Whether you should franchise your business depends on a few factors. Franchising your business is a great way to grow your business. Rather than investing multiple times in multiple locations or territories for your business, you can license your business model to franchisees and collect royalties. For example, if you
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Business finance involves managing a company’s funds to ensure sustainability and growth. It helps businesses meet operational needs, manage risks, and make informed decisions. Businesses rely on financing, from traditional loans to alternative options like crowdfunding, to support expansion and daily operations. Business finance involves managing a company’s funds to ensure sustainability and growth. It
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This document acts as a roadmap for your business, outlining everything from market analysis to financial projections, making it essential for attracting investors and stakeholders.
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Are Non-Compete Agreements Banned? On April 24, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a rule banning non-compete agreements for employees. It will become effective 120 days after publication in the Federal Registrar. Employees should immediately work on updating their employment agreements and employee handbooks to comply with the new FTC rule. How Does the
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What is commercial due diligence? Commercial due diligence is the process of inspecting the business you are buying. It’s similar to buying a house —you do an inspection before purchasing the house. The objective of due diligence is to have a full understanding of the target company’s liabilities and strengths, in order to be aware
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An M&A lawyer is in charge of setting all the pieces of the merger or acquisition together. She in the middle of the conversation between both parties and their respective advisors. The M&A attorney is the one leading the transaction, as she is the point of contact that reunites the rest of the deal team
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Why is it important not to skip due diligence I get a lot of clients who have problems after they bought a business. Unfortunately, many of the problems were avoidable, but the biggest mistake we have seen by buyers — particularly when the buyer bought the business without an attorney — is skipping the due
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What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is the process of examining the business details and data when buying a business. It’s similar to inspecting a home before closing on the house. A buyer will want to check, to name a few things, the financial health of the company, the quality of the standard operating procedures,
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What is an LOI? We get a lot of people and business owners coming to our office asking if they should sign a “letter of intent”. Many people and business owners mistakenly think they can sign the letter of intent (LOI) without any risk. Because LOIs are meant to be not binding, it is easy
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