Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Why You Might Not Want To Franchise Your Business
In the past, franchising was primarily limited to fast food restaurants. That has changed in the past decade, though. Now it seems as though every business model can be replicated, from pet care to oil changes to retail to travel to pest control. As a business owner, though, you need to be aware that… Read More »
Job Search With A Non-Compete In Place
You may think you got the perfect job, until you find out that your company wants you to sign a non-compete agreement. A non-compete agreement is a legal document that prohibits someone from working for a competitor for a certain period of time after they stop working for a company. Many people are asked… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate Industry Dealing With Recession, Remote Work
The housing industry has gone out of control in the past few years, with homes selling for way above asking price in some areas. The commercial real estate market, however, hasn’t been doing as well. Commercial property sales have dropped 16% since last year as companies are wondering what to expect in the workforce… Read More »
How Non-Disclosure Agreements Work
There’s a lot of competition out there. No matter what type of business you have, there’s always someone looking to steal your ideas and make money off of them. That’s why many companies have non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in place for employees. Also known as confidentiality agreements, NDAs are legal documents that keep sensitive information… Read More »
Dealing With Business Expenses As A Startup
You may think you want to own a business, but do you really? It’s not an easy task. Businesses are a never-ending money pit and with the inflation we’ve been experiencing so far in 2022, saving money is more important than ever. But how do you keep your expenses under control in this economy?… Read More »
Comedian Lewis Black Files $10 Million Copyright Infringement Claim Against Pandora
When you think of copyright infringement, you may think of those who create art, written content, and music. And while designers, writers, and singers are typically the ones who get their works copied by others, they’re certainly not the only ones. Comedians can also get their performance copied by others. This was what allegedly… Read More »
How A Noncompete Agreement In The Healthcare Industry Cost $3 Million
Many companies use noncompete agreements to limit competition and ensure that proprietary information is kept safe. But do these documents really need to exist? A major noncompete agreement lawsuit settlement was made public, shedding some light on these controversial contracts. What happens is that one or both parties fail to read the fine print,… Read More »
How To Use AI For Your Startup
Artificial intelligence (AI) sounds like something from the future, but it’s a technology that’s been around for a while now. Artificial intelligence uses science to make machines smart through machine learning, voice recognition, and other concepts. As a result, machines can become capable of imitating humans and performing human-like actions. Artificial intelligence has been… Read More »
Want To Invest In Commercial Real Estate? Here’s How To Get A Loan
The real estate market is hot right now and many people have dreams of investing in it. But of course, investing takes one thing: money. And not everyone has a lot of it, so they may have to take other routes to get a hold of it. Namely, loans. If you can get a… Read More »
Construction Contracts: Know Before You Sign
Buying an older house from a homeowner is different from buying a brand new house from a contractor. There are different contracts involved—in fact, many contractors use their own. However, you should avoid using a builder’s contract if you can, as these legal documents often favor the contractor. It’s better to have a lawyer… Read More »