Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
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 »