Author Archives: Jay Butchko
How to Sell an Online Business
Are you an entrepreneur who has grown bored of your online business? Do you have other ideas and want to start something fresh and new? Then maybe it’s time to sell your business. Selling a business is not an easy endeavor. If you do find a buyer, they may not be willing to pay… Read More »
Start a Business With These Low-Cost Franchises
You may be eager to start your own business, but you might have some reservations. Maybe you’re having trouble getting money. Perhaps you’re concerned about all the elements involved in starting a business and you’re afraid you’ll miss something important along the way. Starting and running a business is no easy task. Doing so… Read More »
Choosing the Best Workspace for Your Business Startup
What projects are you currently working on? How will this work translate to profits for your business startup? These are important questions for any entrepreneur, but there is another question that’s just as important, but often neglected: where are you working? Workspaces matter. Some companies focus little on having the right office space, but… Read More »
Changing Your Business Name: What You Need to Know
Attitudes and opinions change over time. What you thought was a cool name for your business five years may now make you cringe. Your company name may no longer reflect your business goals. If this applies to you, you may want to consider changing your name. Changing your business name is possible, but the… Read More »
Orlando Ranks #2 Nationwide for Commercial Real Estate
While many businesses are setting up shop online, commercial real estate is still a growing area. Despite many store closures and bankruptcies, brick and mortar stores are still in existence all over the United States. Malls, shopping centers and medical buildings are cropping up across the country—especially in Florida. In fact, Orlando and Tampa… Read More »
Ariana Grande Files $10 Million Lawsuit Against Forever 21 for Trademark Infringement
Fast fashion retailer Forever 21 has hit hard times in the past few weeks. First, news broke that the store would possibly file for bankruptcy soon. Just days later, Forever 21 was sued by pop star Ariana Grande, claiming that the retailer used her name, music and likeness in their advertising campaigns. Grande has… Read More »
How to Buy an Established Online Business
While many entrepreneurs start their businesses from scratch and build it from the ground up, others take over existing businesses and go from there. Buying an established business is a lot easier in some aspects, as most of the hard work is already done. You don’t have to come up with a product or… Read More »
Should Your Business Require a Non-Disclosure Agreement?
Many businesses, particularly large technology companies with many competitors, make their employees sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs). These agreements can help a company protect their confidential information. This may include customer data, client lists, trade secrets, procedures, recipes, ingredients and other information that a company uses to make money. Does your business have one in… Read More »
Florida Liquor Licenses Available in State’s Annual Lottery
August 19 was an exciting day for Florida business owners, particularly those who own bars and restaurants. It marked the beginning of the application period for the state’s annual liquor license lottery, which allows people to apply for a $100 fee. If they are lucky enough to win the license, they have the potential… Read More »
Florida Malls Adapting to Online Retailers
The best part of having an online business is that you didn’t have to deal with the physical aspects of owning a brick-and-mortar business. You wouldn’t have to worry about the commercial real estate leasing aspect, since your business would be run online, perhaps in the comfort of your own home. You wouldn’t have… Read More »