Author Archives: Jay Butchko
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Florida Ranked Best State for Small Businesses
Looking to start a business? Many people have been bitten by the entrepreneurship bug. They are looking to ditch the traditional 9-5 routine and run a business on their own terms. If you’re looking to start a sole proprietorship or small business, you may wonder about location. Where’s the best place to start one?… Read More »
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Website Owner Ordered to Pay $3,000 in Copyright Infringement Case
The internet has a lot of cool content. Some people like the photos and text and often want them for themselves. But instead of going through the proper channels and requesting permission, they steal the work and use it as their own. This is illegal and can result in fines and other penalties. This… Read More »
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How Startups Can Reinvent the Office
Many companies are ending the era of work from home, which began in the days of COVID. Now, many businesses are mandating return to office (RTO), either full-time or as a hybrid employee. The good news is that as an entrepreneur, you can determine how you want your employees to work. What type of… Read More »
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Benefits of Buying an Online Business
Many people want to be business owners, but it can be hard to come up with a creative idea. Starting a business from scratch is tough — and expensive. Many people spend six or seven figures on businesses that never become viable. They never get off the ground, resulting in huge financial loss. That’s… Read More »
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What You Should Know About Title Reports
Buying property is a major decision. You may be spending hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars on commercial real estate. You may have a lot of anxiety about the process, but the good news is that a title report can be hopeful. Whether you are buying a home or an investment property,… Read More »
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Types of Contract Breaches
When you have a contract with a contractor, employer, vendor, or any other party, you expect that everyone will abide by the contract and fulfill their obligations as outlined in the document. While most contracts are successfully completed without a hitch, sometimes incidents occur that can cause you to seek legal help. Maybe your… Read More »
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Copyright Infringement Case Involving Duct-Taped Banana Dismissed
Who knew that a single piece of fruit would cause so much drama between two artists? A banana taped to a wall led to a copyright infringement lawsuit filed by artist Joe Morford. However, the lawsuit was dismissed in Florida court, stating that there are too many differences between the two pieces of art…. Read More »
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Financing Your Franchise
Owning a business is a dream that many Florida residents have. They are tired of dealing with bosses telling them how to run their lives. They are tired of doing meaningless work and having to put up with mean co-workers. As a business owner, you can hire who you want and work the hours… Read More »
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How Bed Bath & Beyond Closings Will Affect Florida Landlords
Landlords only make money when their properties are being leased. So when a company shuts its doors for good, they may be concerned about the future. Who will take over and for what price? This is how Florida landlords likely felt when they heard the news that popular retailer Bed Bath & Beyond filed… Read More »
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Tiger Woods’ Ex Must Abide By NDA
People are often ordered to sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) for business purposes. For example, if an employee is given access to confidential or sensitive information about a company, they may be asked to sign an NDA in an effort to stay mum. If the worker does not follow the terms outlined in the NDA,… Read More »