Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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 »
How Non-Compete Agreements in the Healthcare Industry Affect Patients
Many companies require that their employees sign non-compete agreements. These agreements are restrictive in nature and prohibit employees from working with competitors should they separate from the company. Non-compete agreements are becoming increasingly common in various industries, particularly highly competitive fields such as technology. Healthcare workers are also subject to these agreements, and it… Read More »
The Penny Hoarder Suing The Smart Wallet for Copyright Infringement
In this digital age, copying someone’s work is very easy to do. Some people use another entity’s work word-for-word, while others may copy one’s trade secrets so that the work looks almost identical. When it comes to websites, there is a lot of competition. In any category, there are just a few sites that… Read More »
Getting Out of a Construction Contract
You may have chosen a contractor to help you build a home. You may be all set to buy a condo that is still under construction. In both of these situations, there would be a construction contract in place outlining the scope of work, as well as deposits and payment schedules. Maybe you have… Read More »
Why Finding Funding is Challenging for Business Startups
Starting a business can be an exciting proposition. You get to see your ideas in action in the market and see them make a difference in the lives of others. While having your own business can be much better than working 9-5 in a job you hate, operating a business startup is not without… Read More »
Types of Mergers
Deciding to merge your company with another or acquire a new company can be an exciting venture. Such a business move can help you eliminate competition, grow your current business, increase profits and poise you for success. However, merging a business is not an easy task. As an entrepreneur, you probably already know that… Read More »