Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How to Resolve Construction Contract Disputes
In an ideal world, every construction project would go smoothly, based on the contract. Contractors would finish a project on time and within budget. Clients would be pleased with the work. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Contractors often create unrealistic schedules. They don’t properly estimate the amount of money a project will… Read More »
Finding a Buyer for Your Business
An entrepreneur’s main goal is creating a product or service that will bring in revenue and make a company profitable. The other goal? Finding someone to take over your business one day. Even if you love the product and business you created, you may one day want to move on. You never know what… Read More »
Steps to Selling Your Small Business
Maybe you’ve grown your business to the best of your ability and you are now ready for other opportunities. Perhaps you are in poor health or simply ready to retire. There are many reasons why entrepreneurs sell their businesses. When it’s time for you to make that decision, you want to make sure it’s… Read More »
Should Interns Be Forced to Sign Non-Compete Agreements?
It seems like all sorts of companies are taking steps to protect themselves from the actions of their employees. This is typically done through a document called a non-compete agreement. These agreements help eliminate competition by limiting where an employee can work should they decide to leave the company. In this job market, this… Read More »
What to Know About Healthcare Startups
In the past several years, entrepreneurs have been focusing on healthcare technology. While healthcare can be a great industry to break into, business startups in this category face unique challenges. A healthcare startup is not like a typical technology startup. The medical field features strict regulations and complex systems, causing many startups to quickly… Read More »