Business Law

When you tell someone that you are going to the “dollar store” to pick up a few things, you might be referring to one of a few different retail outlets. It not uncommon for people to refer to discount stores like Family Dollar or Dollar General as dollar stores—ostensibly due to the inclusion of the word “dollar” in their names. While these outlets are generally considered discount stores with prices that lower than typical department stores or even some big-box stores, they offer merchandise at a variety of price points. […]

As a business law attorney and a business owner, I understand that owning a business can be one of the most fulfilling and exciting professional experiences a person has. Sometimes, an individual invests their time and money into building a business in order to sell the business for profit. In other cases, a person might have a business idea and then grow that idea into a thriving family business that can be passed down to their children and grandchildren. Of course, starting a successful family business from scratch is not […]

Being a small business owner can be an exciting and fulfilling career, but not everyone chooses to keep the same business for years and years. If you have decided to sell your business, you may have already realized that it can be quite the undertaking. Selling a small business can be a complex and time-consuming process. As a small business owner myself, I realize that there is no perfect way to go about it, but experts do encourage would-be sellers to consider the following strategies. Start Preparing Earlier Than You […]

If you are a small business owner, you probably already know that one of the most essential elements of a successful company is a capable team of employees who represent the business in a positive light. One way you can clarify the expectations you have for employees is through an employee code of conduct. A code of conduct is different from a company code of ethics and deals more specifically with the behavior expected of staff, as well as behavior which is unacceptable. An employee code of conduct can be […]

Over the last few years, few companies have made international headlines as often as Uber has. Every few months, it seems, another controversy arises involving the San Francisco-based technology company. Some of the issues have been related to the safety of self-driving Uber vehicles while others have focused on misconduct and sexual harassment allegations at Uber’s headquarters. The most frequently talked about concern, however, is the relationship between the company and its drivers. As a business law attorney, I am especially aware that all of the pieces of a company […]

As a business owner, employee satisfaction and retention are probably among your top priorities. Not only are contented employees more efficient at their job and more enjoyable to work with, keeping employee turnover low helps save you money over the long run. According to various studies, the average cost of losing an employee is 21 percent of that employee’s annual salary. If you can retain the same employees year after year, you avoid costly and time-consuming hiring and training. Read on to learn about some of the best ways to […]

Many of the best-known brands throughout the world are franchises. In the food and beverage industry, restaurants like McDonald’s, Taco Bell, and Subway operate on a franchise model, but there are major companies in other sectors that do as well, including The UPS Store, Planet Fitness, and CPR-Cell Phone Repair. If you are a business owner, you might dream of reaching cities across the country and around the world. To do so, in many cases, you might need to become a franchise, and a seasoned business law attorney can help […]

As a business owner myself, I always want my clients to walk away satisfied with the service they received. Unfortunately, no matter how good a business is, some customers will always be dissatisfied. This is just part of owning a business. Of course, with the growth in popularity of reviewing websites like Yelp and Google Reviews, business owners are more worried about reviews than ever before. It can be tremendously frustrating to create a product or service you stand behind only to have someone write negatively about it online. Sometimes, […]

Buying a business may be one of the biggest decisions you will ever make. If you are considering buying a business, you may have many questions and uncertainties to contend with. You may even question at times if you are making the right decision at all. Speaking with a knowledgeable business law attorney can be a tremendous help in this circumstance. A qualified business law professional can address your questions and help you find the best course of action for long-term success. As you ponder your options for buying a […]

Social media like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn have not only revolutionized the way we communicate with each other, but also the way businesses communicate with customers. Many businesses have Facebook pages with information about their product or service as well as ways for potential or existing customers to contact a company representative. Other businesses choose not to use social media quite so extensively. Whatever your engagement with social media, it is important for all business owners to make sure any social media they use is helping the business, not […]