Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Florida is Great for Businesses—Except When it Comes to Money
When it comes to starting a business, there are many things to consider. Will your products or services reach a large consumer base? Timing is also an element to consider, as sometimes it pays to wait a while longer. Other elements to consider are money and location. Some larger states, such as Florida and… Read More »
Chanel Sues Knock-Off Sites for Trademark Infringement
The name Chanel is synonymous with luxury fashion. Chanel is known the world over for its luxurious handbags, sunglasses, beauty products, fragrances, watches and fine jewelry. The brand is known for its high quality, so it’s obviously upsetting for the company to find out that competitors are setting up websites selling imitation products at… Read More »
Acquisition of Treadwell Simpson Partnership to Bolster Florida’s Medical Marijuana Market
Medical marijuana is a growing industry in many states, and Florida is no exception. Last year, medical marijuana sales via dispensaries totaled up to $40 million. This year, that number is expected to reach as high as $235 million. Companies are looking to cash in on this profitability by engaging in mergers and acquisitions…. Read More »
How to Get Out of a Non-Compete Agreement
More and more employers are asking employees to sign non-compete agreements. Companies draft these agreements to keep employees from leaving the company, taking all the trade secrets and data they used and work for a competitor. This has happened to many companies, causing profit loss and damages. Companies have a lot of lose in… Read More »
Why South Florida is a Great Location for Retail Developments
Retail leasing is a great way for businessmen and women to make money, especially if they can secure a high-profile client. However, stiff competition, poor location and the wrong retail clients can make it difficult for landlords to get ahead in the retail game. Retail is a highly competitive industry. Stores cannot make enough… Read More »
Business Leases Help Bring New Life to Deserted Malls
With online shopping dominating the retail space, stores like Amazon.com are causing brick and mortar stores to go out of business. While malls filled with stores do still exist in Florida and many parts of the country, many stores are shutting down, leaving these empty retail spaces deserted. The future of malls is changing,… Read More »
Bass Pro Shops Accused of Copyright Infringement
You may think you have a brilliant idea, only to find out that someone else has already thought of it. Sometimes companies purposely produce similar products and this can lead to copyright infringement. This has negative consequences for all involved. The company with the original idea can lose out on revenue from product sales… Read More »
What Entrepreneurs Should Know About NDAs
The most important asset of a company is the information it has. Each company has proprietary information that makes it stand out from the others. For example, a company may have different processes, products and services that make it unique. Is there a reason why you shop at a specific store, or prefer one… Read More »
Using Credit Cards for Funding a Startup
One of the toughest parts about starting your own business is securing sufficient funding. In order to make money, you need to spend money. Many entrepreneurs spend tens or even hundreds of thousands of dollars just to get their company up and running. To accomplish this goal, many apply for loans or secure funding… Read More »
Driving Traffic to Your Website: What You Need to Know
Virtually all businesses have one thing in common: they want to make money. To do this, they need to attract customers. Marketing to customers has changed a lot in the past decade. In the past, sales representatives may have gone door to door or used the phone to get a hold of customers. They… Read More »