Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
Key To Startup Success: Staying Focused
When it comes to building a successful startup, many entrepreneurs focus on the money. And while proper funding is important, what’s even more important is the owner’s time. Time is the main ingredient. In fact, you should spend as much time as possible on business startup activities, especially in the beginning stages. You can… Read More »
How To Choose The Right Franchise
When COVID hit the United States in early 2020, people started evaluating their lives and careers. Is working 9-5 how they want to spend the rest of their working careers? Do they want to work their butts off to make someone else rich? This led many Florida residents to quit their jobs and pursue… Read More »