Category Archives: Business Contracts
How To Review A Business Contract
As a business owner, you have a lot to do. When it comes to business contracts, you probably don’t have time to read every word. But you should. When you don’t read the fine print, you subject yourself to post-contract issues. Don’t expect the other party to look out for you. Take the time… Read More »
What To Discuss With A Lawyer Before Starting A Business
Are you ready to quit the 9-5 and start your own business? Most likely, no. A business startup is more than just quitting your job and selling a product you created. There is a lot more involved. You need to know about liability, business structure, employee rights, copyright law, contracts, and much more. It’s… Read More »
Alleged Discrimination Among Small Business Contracts
Unfortunately, discrimination can be found in pretty much every area of life. From areas such as employment to housing to relationships, businesses and individuals tend to discriminate against people based on factors such as their age, gender, race and disability. This also happens when business owners try to procure small business contracts. The government… Read More »
Elements of a Business Contract for Family Businesses
When several family members, like a married couple or siblings, set out to start a business together, they hope it will be successful and last a long time. Many family businesses do end up being successful but they don’t always last as long as they should. Only 40% of family businesses last two generations,… Read More »
Parting Ways With Your Business During COVID-19
You may have been excited about owning a business several years ago or maybe even earlier this year, when the economy wasn’t so bad. However, with COVID-19 whipping through the United States and forcing quarantines and business closures, you may have changed your mind. No business has been left untouched. You likely have seen… Read More »
Coronavirus Considered a Force Majeure in Business Contracts
In almost all business contracts, there will be mention of something called a force majeure. A force majeure is an important business clause for companies because it offers them an escape route, or a release of liability. But what exactly qualifies under this clause? A force majeure means a superior force, and in a… Read More »
Types of Business Contracts
Businesses are legal structures that involve a lot of elements. That’s why they should be governed by contracts. Contracts help guide various decisions, from hiring employees to creating business relationships. They also help with leases and sales. Without contracts, there may be disorganization and even chaos. Contracts contain legal language that makes them valid… Read More »
Tips for Writing a Solid Business Contract
As any entrepreneur should know, closing a deal with a client is a very important aspect of any business. This deal can provide you with substantial revenue to help your business continue to grow. However, this deal needs to be set in stone in the form of a written business contract. Never rely on… Read More »
Elements of a Business Contract
If you are an individual or small business offering goods or services to a client or company, then you will want to have a contract in place. You do not want to simply have a verbal agreement to do something. When this happens, one party always ends up forgetting their responsibilities or even refusing… Read More »