Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida Business Gets Liquor License Suspended
Liquor licenses are hard to come by in Florida. Therefore, when you are lucky enough to acquire one, you should do what you can to keep it. This means following state and local laws and other ordinances. Restaurants and bars are facing financial struggles across the country. Many were forced to shut down due… Read More »
Survival Guide for Business Startups During COVID-19
It’s been a tough year for retailers and restaurants in Florida and other parts of the country. Since COVID-19 hit the country in March, businesses have been forced to close down temporarily. Many are still struggling to stay afloat. Some will never reopen, as many have lost significant revenue and taken on too much… Read More »
Is Now a Good Time to Purchase a Franchise?
With COVID-19 shutting down businesses temporarily—some for good—potential business owners are scared of the future. Many have had their eye on franchises for some time and are feeling uneasy about the fact that they may have to shut down and lose revenue. After seeing the unemployment statistics and hearing about all the companies filing… Read More »
Is it Time to Get Rid of Non-Disclosure Agreements?
It seems as though almost every company asks employees to sign some type of agreement before hiring them. One common is a non-disclosure agreement. This document prevents employees from sharing a company’s private information or trade secrets with others. This may include sensitive data or certain procedures the company uses to create a product…. Read More »
COVID-19’s Effect on Business Leases
The coronavirus crisis has caused a lot of havoc in the United States and the rest of the world. Millions have lost their jobs. Non-essential businesses have been forced to shut down. Now that things are starting to open up again, businesses are finding that they can’t pay their expenses. Being closed for several… Read More »
Guide to Buying a Domain Name
If you’re starting a business, you’ll likely want a website, especially if you’re planning on selling items online. You’ll need the right domain name, which can be tricky. You’ll need to think about your target audience, as well as your niche. What will be the theme of your website? Are you running solely a… Read More »
Florida Agency Files Employee Poaching Lawsuit
Sometimes companies that work in the same niche or have skills that can help each other decide that they want to work together. While this type of agreement can be beneficial, it can also turn out to be messy if there is not a solid agreement in place. It can also lead to misuse… Read More »
How Businesses Will Change in Wake of COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has led to a lot of changes in America. Millions of people have lost jobs. Shelter-in-place orders have made it difficult for people to keep in touch with friends and family members. The future of schools, sports and group activities is uncertain. Businesses will see change as well. While many have… Read More »
Volvo Sued for Copyright Infringement
When you think of copyright infringement, you may think of individuals or small companies trying to replicate the work of a large, popular corporation. However, sometimes large companies are the ones who are the problem. They often think they are invincible and can do whatever they want. This includes taking images created by others… Read More »
Sole Proprietorships Not a Priority for Paycheck Protection Program
If you own a small business, you may be excited to hear that President Trump implemented the Paycheck Protection Program. This program authorized $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses so that they could continue to pay their employees during the coronavirus crisis, despite having to shut down or see reduced revenue. This… Read More »