Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Parting Ways With Your Business During COVID-19
You may have been excited about owning a business several years ago or maybe even earlier this year, when the economy wasn’t so bad. However, with COVID-19 whipping through the United States and forcing quarantines and business closures, you may have changed your mind. No business has been left untouched. You likely have seen… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate Market to See Changes Due to COVID-19
Our way of life has been changing dramatically in the past month. With the coronavirus rapidly spreading throughout the United States, lawmakers are ordering residents to shelter in place. People must stay at home unless they need to run important errands. Employees should work from home whenever possible. Nonessential businesses are shut down. Schools… Read More »
Are Non-Competes Enforceable During the Coronavirus Crisis?
More than 16 million people have been laid off from their jobs since the coronavirus pandemic started sweeping America in March. Chances are some of these employees had non-compete agreements in place. Non-compete agreements make it difficult for employees to take the information and skills they learned and use them to work for competitors…. Read More »
When You Can’t Pay Your Commercial Lease Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the finances of millions of Americans. Many have been laid off from their jobs as non-essential businesses are forced to shut down. Many individuals are without an income and have little to no savings. This makes it difficult to pay bills and buy necessary purchases. Many are concerned… Read More »
Opportunities for Business Startups Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to millions of layoffs across the country, the virus is causing extreme financial unrest. Those living paycheck to paycheck have no money for rent, food and other necessities. People are being forced to shelter in place. Because of all of this, you would expect that right now would be… Read More »
Non-Compete Agreements Hurting the U.S Economy
The president is trying to create more jobs. Minimum wage seems to go up almost every year. Still, the United States’ economy is still not booming like it should. Why not? Blame it on the companies. Companies are doing what they can to stay competitive. Nobody wants to waste time and money on a… Read More »
Branding Trends to Consider for Your Startup
Starting a business can be fun and exciting, but it’s not easy. You may have a good product on the market. You may have a lot of money to keep your business going for a long time. You may also have a solid business plan in place, but is all this enough? As with… Read More »
Is a Sole Proprietorship Right for Your Side Business?
Many people dream of leaving their job and starting their own business. However, to ascertain if this dream is possible, many people will start their business as a side hustle. This means they will work their 9-5 job and then work their side business in the evenings and on weekends. They may determine that… Read More »
Coronavirus Considered a Force Majeure in Business Contracts
In almost all business contracts, there will be mention of something called a force majeure. A force majeure is an important business clause for companies because it offers them an escape route, or a release of liability. But what exactly qualifies under this clause? A force majeure means a superior force, and in a… Read More »
How Entrepreneurs Can Avoid Copyright Infringement
Starting a business is no easy task. There are numerous laws and regulations that must be followed. Companies require a lot of money, so getting sufficient funding can be difficult. In addition, there are copyright issues to be aware of. Copyright issues may seem trivial when compared to the other issues involved in a… Read More »