Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Women-Owned Small Businesses Not Supported By Federal Government
Owning a business is not for the faint of heart. Making money is not an easy task. There are many government programs that try to help. There are contracts and funding available but the truth is that women are often shut out of these opportunities. They are overwhelmingly overlooked in favor of men. In… Read More »
Non-Compete Agreements To End For Millions Of Workers
Generally, people have the right to quit a job and work somewhere else. However, millions of people are limited due to non-compete agreements. A non-compete agreement is a clause in an employment contract that limits where an employee can work. It generally prevents employees from working for competitors in a specified geographic area for… Read More »
Changing From A Sole Proprietorship To An LLC
Owning your own business comes with perks. You get to run the company however you want and work the hours you want. You don’t have a boss, which can be nice. Running a business also means you have to make some hard decisions. For example, how will you structure your company? Many people choose… Read More »
The Truth About Franchising
Many Florida residents have been bitten by the entrepreneurial bug. They think it’s fun and exciting to own their own business and basically do what they want. However, once they think it over, they decide that operating a franchise would be easier. While statistics seem to paint franchises as nothing but sunshine and rainbows,… Read More »
Copyright Infringement By AI Generators
When you have worked hard to create unique content, such as artwork, books, recipes, articles, music, and other business ideas, it can be frustrating when someone else copies it without your permission and without any remuneration. The problem is that it’s not just people copying the work of others – we now have machines… Read More »
Avoiding A Lawsuit When Buying A Business
Buying a business can be an exciting venture. Operating a new company can be a good opportunity to make a lot of money. Unfortunately, though, some buyers make the decision in haste. They don’t do adequate research, resulting in buyer’s remorse. An issue that purchasers may come across is buying a lawsuit. This may… Read More »
Focusing On Company Culture For Startup Success
In a business startup, there’s a lot going on. Your focus is likely on promoting your product or service and making money. While these are good goals to have, sometimes something more important gets overlooked: company culture. Many companies tend to think that company culture is all about free massages, bringing your dogs to… Read More »
Reasons To Sell A Business
People are often wary when an entrepreneur wants to sell their business. They may think there is something wrong with it. Surely it is not profitable. The company could be very successful, but there may be personal reasons why a person wants to sell. Still, it’s up to a potential buyer to determine exactly… Read More »
Disadvantages Of A Sole Proprietorship
If you desire to start your own business, the good news is that you can easily do it with a sole proprietorship. A sole proprietorship is a business owned by one person. Sole proprietorships are easy to form. There’s very little paperwork to get started and it’s inexpensive to do so. However, there are… Read More »
Mergers And Acquisitions In The Healthcare Field
Mergers and acquisitions are common in the business world. These business transactions combine two companies into one so that the companies have an edge over competitors. The healthcare industry saw some activity in this regard, but not as much as expected. While the first three quarters of 2022 saw a lot of mergers and… Read More »