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Checklist to Start a New Business in Texas
Starting a business is as exciting as it is involved. Even starting a sole proprietorship requires juggling a variety of concerns, including financial, legal, business, and tax obligations. If you intend to start a more complex business entity, additional steps are required. Read on for a list of items to keep in mind when… Read More »
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of a Sole Proprietorship
Entrepreneurship can be an exciting venture. Figuring out the nuances with business structures, on the other hand, is not. Starting off as a sole proprietor can be a good way to get your feet wet in the world of business, but it may be intimidating if you are not sure what it entails. If… Read More »
Pros & Cons of a Partnership
If you’re starting a new venture, you’ll have 1,000 different decisions to make. Chief among them is whether to go it alone or bring a business partner on board. There are advantages to starting a partnership to help expand your business, but depending on your plans, your needs, and other circumstances specific to your… Read More »
PPP and Other Pandemic Tips for Houston Area Businesses
The novel coronavirus pandemic has wreaked havoc on every sector of the economy. For-profit and not-for-profit businesses alike have been hurt by supply chain interruptions, lockdowns, and general economic unrest. Many companies have been able to take advantage of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and other pandemic relief measures, but it can be difficult… Read More »
Tips to Sell Your Company
Selling a business is more complex than selling a house or other assets. There are a lot of moving parts, and missteps can open you up to liability from the buyer, investors, property owners, or government regulators. Continue reading for considerations to keep in mind when selling your business. Call a Houston business formation… Read More »
Questions to Ask a Lawyer for a Startup Business
Starting a business requires more than coming up with a profitable idea. There are several important steps to take, and a number of pitfalls to avoid. Working with a business startup attorney can help ensure you start your business on the right foot, protecting your interests and avoiding unnecessary delays, costs, and liabilities. Below… Read More »
Environmental Issues in Real Estate
Commercial real estate development projects have to deal with a seemingly infinite number of laws and regulations and a veritable alphabet soup of agency approvals. Some of the most expensive, time-consuming, and occasionally deal-destroying issues that arise in real estate transactions involve environmental issues. If you are undertaking a commercial real estate development project,… Read More »
When Should I Hire a Debt Collector?
Debt collection is never any entity’s first choice. When you provide goods or services to a client, customer, or other party, you have an expectation that you’ll get paid. You would not have entered into the business relationship had you known that the debtor would be unwilling or unable to pay. Waiting on a… Read More »
Tips For Creating a Business Succession Plan
It’s vital for any business to have an established succession plan. The succession plan ensures the continuity of the business without unnecessary jockeying and conflict when the current vanguard retires or passes away. The plan also accounts for unexpected events, including what happens to the stakes owned by parties who unexpectedly die or divorce…. Read More »
What Are the Types of Intellectual Property?
One of the most valuable tools in the arsenal of any business is intellectual property (IP) protection. Despite its utility, many business owners and entrepreneurs are unfamiliar with the various forms of IP, what they protect, and how they work. Below, we discuss the four principal categories of intellectual property protection. If you need… Read More »
