You create contracts to protect your business and make daily operations predictable. When you have contracted workers, you can depend on enough staff members showing up for a shift. When you have a contract with a supplier, you never have to worry about running out of...
Year: 2021
Using an LLC to pass on your property
When you run a business, one of the things you may want to plan for is the succession of that business and transfer of your business assets. If you don’t sell your properties or assets during your lifetime, then you will need to account for them in your estate and...
3 ways to protect yourself when buying a business
There are many benefits to buying an existing business rather than starting a new one. You don't have to develop processes or curate a brand. You won't have to find clients and customers or source the right kind of machinery. In theory, buying a business is a turnkey...
What are the steps to starting a farming business?
If you will be starting a new farm, it’s important that you understand the laws that apply to you. Setting up your farm’s business structure is important, as the structure you choose will determine your taxes and other business issues. Farming is a business, so you...
Do you know the consequences of a felony DWI?
A felony DWI is a serious charge that you could face in Minnesota if you are accused of drunk driving. A felony DWI is usually charged when a person has a history of impaired driving-related issues, such as a fourth DWI in 10 years, a previous DWI felony conviction,...
3 things to remember about protecting intellectual property
Companies rely on copyrights, trademarks and trade secrets to maintain a competitive edge and grow the scope of their business for years to come. Unfortunately, this intellectual property might find its way into competitor’s hands – either by design or unintentionally...
What is the current state of the gender pay gap?
Being female in the modern workplace is no longer the rarity that it was 100 years ago. In a time where virtually no job is off-limits, there may still be room to create more equality among men and women in the workplace. Over the last several decades, there have been...
As your company grows, it needs protection from transitions
When a company only has one person in an executive or ownership role, that individual controls everything about the company ultimately. That person will often have certain systems in place to ensure the continuity of operations if something happens to them, as they...
Who maintains a commercial property subject to a lease?
Leasing a property is often a better financial move than simply buying a property for a new or growing business. You have the flexibility to change facilities if your business model shifts or you grow more quickly than anticipated. You also have lower overhead costs...
Why should your attorney review your business and sales contracts?
If your business is growing and you’re creating more contracts with new people, it’s time to talk to your attorney and to have them review each and every one of those agreements. After signing off on so many arrangements, you may think that you no longer need the...