Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How To Turn Your Business Into A Franchise
Many fast food businesses have good business models that make them ideal for franchising. But the truth is that if your business has a proven system for making money, it can be franchised. Does yours pass the test? Besides a good business model, a business should have a strong brand that’s recognizable by many…. Read More »
President Biden To Restrict Non-Compete Agreements
Non-compete agreements have been a source of contention for many workers. Once limited to tech workers, employers in a variety of industries are using these legal documents to restrict employees from leaving the company and working for competitors. While higher-paid workers are more likely to have a non-compete agreement, low-wage workers are not immune…. Read More »
COVID Causes Boom In Business Startups
Would you feel comfortable starting a new business during a pandemic? Apparently hundreds of thousands of people were. Just in June 2021 alone, more than 440,000 businesses were formed. The period of March 2020 to June 2021 was a record high for business startups. That may be surprising to you, as that was also… Read More »
How To Pay Yourself As A Sole Proprietor
Starting a sole proprietorship is pretty easy. There’s very little paperwork required; just get the licenses and permits you need. You also need a business bank account. Other than that, owning a business as a sole proprietor is pretty easy—until you realize you need to pay yourself. How much do you pay yourself and… Read More »
How To Review A Business Contract
As a business owner, you have a lot to do. When it comes to business contracts, you probably don’t have time to read every word. But you should. When you don’t read the fine print, you subject yourself to post-contract issues. Don’t expect the other party to look out for you. Take the time… Read More »
Good Habits Every Business Owner Should Have
Starting and operating a business may seem like the ultimate goal for many people, but is not for the faint of heart. It requires good habits and a lot of work. If you’re lazy or don’t have the right mindset, then the processing of growing your business won’t be an easy one. If you… Read More »
What Will Happen To Commercial Real Estate As The Economy Improves?
When the coronavirus hit the United States in early 2020, many businesses were affected. Hotels, retail spaces, and offices shut down as the virus forced Americans to quarantine in their homes. Companies were unable to make money and as a result, they stopped paying the rent on these buildings. More than a year later,… Read More »
What To Discuss With A Lawyer Before Starting A Business
Are you ready to quit the 9-5 and start your own business? Most likely, no. A business startup is more than just quitting your job and selling a product you created. There is a lot more involved. You need to know about liability, business structure, employee rights, copyright law, contracts, and much more. It’s… Read More »
Actor Donald Glover Sued By Florida Rapper For Copyright Infringement
It’s true that a lot of music sounds alike. It’s not uncommon for modern songs to have elements of previous ones. However, if you copy specific elements without permission from the original creator, then you can be sued for copyright infringement. A rapper from Florida is claiming that a song from Childish Gambino, the… Read More »
When A Non-Compete Agreement Extends Beyond Death
Not many things last beyond death. Marriage and alimony do not survive death, and neither should a legal agreement. However, that has happened in an incident involving a non-compete agreement. In a case in Alabama, the court ruled that the surviving parties to a non-compete agreement still had to make payments even though the… Read More »