Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Types of Business Contracts
Businesses are legal structures that involve a lot of elements. That’s why they should be governed by contracts. Contracts help guide various decisions, from hiring employees to creating business relationships. They also help with leases and sales. Without contracts, there may be disorganization and even chaos. Contracts contain legal language that makes them valid… Read More »
Why You Should Consider Franchising
Business startups are a dime a dozen. It seems like everyone wants to own their own business, but they have ideas and want to create their own products. The startup life, however, isn’t for everyone. Starting a business requires a lot of time and money, and not everyone has hundreds of thousands of dollars… Read More »
Mistakes to Avoid for Your Business Startup
Many people dream of starting their own business. They think working for themselves and not having a boss will be better than their current 9-5 job. While it may be in some ways, starting a business startup is still a huge undertaking and is not something that should be taken lightly. Owning a business… Read More »
You’re Asked to Sign a Non-Compete. What Should You Do?
No matter what type of business you own, there’s always going to be some competition. This is especially true in the technology industry, but every company is going to face some degree of competition at some point. Each company deals with competition differently. Some create better products to stay ahead of the competition. Others… Read More »
Growth of Women in Franchising
Franchising is a great way to get a business up and running quickly. It requires an entrepreneur to run an established business model, which is much easier than trying to create an idea or company on their own. Franchising appears to be especially attractive to some women, who now own one-third of franchises in… Read More »
Why a Sole Proprietorship May Be in Your Best Interest
Talk to various people about what they think is the best business structure, and more than likely, they’ll tell you to form an LLC and go incorporated. That’s because this type of structure offers protection for those with personal assets. If you get sued or anything happens to your business, your personal assets are… Read More »
Creating the Ideal Website for Your Transactions
Are you considering creating a website for your business? If so, then you need to know how to build one, and this can be challenging. The most important page on your business’ website is the transaction page, which is where all your marketing efforts occur. For this page, you can use a custom form… Read More »
Singer Katy Perry Sued for Copyright Infringement Over Halloween Costume
Halloween has come and gone, but pop star Katy Perry is dealing with a legal issue stemming from a costume she wore back in 2016. On October 29, 2016, Perry posted a photo of herself on Instagram. In the picture, she was wearing a costume depicting Hillary Clinton. However, Perry did not own the… Read More »
Types of Construction Contracts
When a general contractor is erecting a house, office building, store or other type of building, a contract is often required. A contract is a written document that outlines the scope of the project, as well as the schedule, compensation and responsibilities of all parties involved. There are several types of construction contracts that… Read More »
The Role of Franchising in Esports
Franchising is a great tool for those who want to own their own business, but don’t have a solid idea of their own. Franchising allows you to take over an existing business model without the frustration of having to implement from the very beginning. Franchising has been an effective tool for traditional sports teams… Read More »