Recent Blog Posts
Building Business Credit as a Sole Proprietor
Sole proprietorships have their advantages. They are easy to set up. There are low costs and little paperwork involved. Plus, dissolving a sole proprietorship is pretty straightforward. However, there’s one area where sole proprietorships struggle: money. Corporations and LLCs have a much easier time getting credit and loans. It’s more challenging for sole proprietorships… Read More »
Buying a Small Business
If you’re an entrepreneur looking for your next business opportunity, you may have questions about the process. You may want to look at existing businesses to buy, but how do you find them? Franchises are good options, but they have limitations in terms of creativity. You have to follow the company’s rules of operation,… Read More »
What is the Secret to Startup Success?
Starting a business can be exciting, but it’s no lie that it’s also chaotic. Entrepreneurs often face economic uncertainty and running a business can be confusing when technology is always changing and customers are always switching up their expectations. It can be frustrating that artificial intelligence (AI) appears to be the wave of the… Read More »
Dealing With Business Contracts in the Face of Tariffs
Since President Donald Trump took office in January, he’s been causing a lot of chaos, to say the least. Budget cuts and layoffs have made news. The current hot topic is his imposition of tariffs. Executive Order 14098 has imposed a 10% tariff on virtually all imports to the United States, changing global commerce… Read More »
Most Common Legal Risks for Businesses
Many people have dreams of being their own boss, but running a business by yourself or even with a partner is not for the faint of heart. It’s not easy at all. You think working 9 to 5 for a boss is hard? Running a business is even harder. There are many laws and… Read More »
Woman Files Subsequent Lawsuit Against Taylor Swift
A Florida woman is at it again. The woman, Kimberly Marasco, filed a lawsuit against Taylor Swift last year, alleging copyright infringement on various songs. The woman filed yet another lawsuit on February 28 with another copyright infringement allegation, claiming even more similarities between her songs and Swift’s songs. She claims that the pop… Read More »
Insurance Companies Paving Their Way in a Risky State
Florida’s insurance regulator has welcomed a wave of new startups into the state’s market. However, seasoned industry executives understand the risks these newcomers pose. Startups often enter Florida too hastily, failing to understand the risk involved. Insurance companies often lack the financial strength to withstand catastrophic claims, such as the $25 billion in losses… Read More »
Most Common Contract Disputes
As a business owner, it’s good to think positive to some degree, but you need to be realistic. If you’re in business long enough, you will inevitably face conflict. Even with a contract in place, you can face disagreements that can quickly turn into legal battles. Sometimes the contract isn’t fully clear about what… Read More »
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe Franchises Closed Due to Breach of Contract
Many budding entrepreneurs focus their time on franchises since they are established businesses that have set procedures in place. This makes running a business a lot easier and with less risk. However, there are still laws that need to be followed, especially when it comes to making payments. Not following the rules can lead… Read More »
Sole Proprietorship as a CPA
As a certified public accountant, it can be exciting to work on your own as a sole proprietor. Not having to deal with employees and other accountants can be freeing. There are many benefits of being your own boss. You get to decide the direction of your practice and grow at the pace you… Read More »