Friday, February 3, 2017

You pay a lawyer for judgment, not a form

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Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Read the Contract

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I h ave seen so many cases over the years where people have made one of the biggest mistakes of their lives by signing agreements that they ...
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

A Legal Introduction to Memorandums of Understanding, Letters of Intent, and Term Sheets

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Excerpt .  Preliminary negotiations result in a variety of tentative pre-contract documents being produced. . . A commonly reoccurring l...
Wednesday, May 4, 2016

50 Tips for Starting Your Own Company

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There are some nuggets in this article making it worth the read.  Link . 
Friday, April 15, 2016

My Phone App Recommendations for Small Business

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This post is not about law or lawyers.   It is about apps on my iPhone that I use everyday in my business.   They all contribute to keeping...
Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Can You Start a Business Without a Lawyer?

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For what it is worth, this article is by a marketing specialist, not a lawyer.  Excerpt. You’re setting up a business, and there are lots...
Friday, April 1, 2016

Five keys to hiring the right attorney for your business

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Lede: Running a successful closely held business is no small feat. You have myriad responsibilities and endless demands for your time and ...
Wednesday, March 30, 2016

LLC vs. Corporation

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A question that I get frequently from startups is "should we form a corporation or an LLC"?  Here is a good summary of the pros a...
Friday, March 25, 2016

10 Big Legal Mistakes Made By Startups

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I recommend reading this article if you are a small business owner with partners.  Excerpt on tip #1.  You absolutely have to agree with ...
Tuesday, March 22, 2016

Tips for successful debt collection for small business

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Excerpt . A major challenge for every business owner is the arduous task of collecting past due account receivables.  All too often, bill ...
Wednesday, March 9, 2016

The importance of a founders' agreement for a startup

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Excerpt .  While there is no agreement over exactly how, there is widespread agreement over the value of forming some sort of agreement a...
Tuesday, March 1, 2016

Every small business should have an outside general counsel

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Do You Really Need a Business Attorney? Yes, and Here Are 3 Reasons Why .  Excerpt-- While it’s smart to hire an attorney when you’re faci...
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

9 Ways to Negotiate a Contract Like a Boss

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Link . There are things in life that people only learn to do the hard way. Negotiating contracts is one of them. . . . [Tip # 2].  I may...
Tuesday, February 16, 2016

Top Legal Issues Facing Small Business - Webinar

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Link . In this NFIB Small Business Webinar we tackle common legal issues that face most small businesses by tracking the life-cycle of a f...

How to Buy Out Your Business Partner

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Excerpt . Business partnerships end for a wide number of reasons. Some are friendly, amicable, and in the best interest of both parties--...
Monday, February 15, 2016

How To Avoid 3 Common Legal Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

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Friday, February 12, 2016

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How to hire a business lawyer

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Link . There are two professionals every business will need early on: an accountant and a lawyer. The reasons for hiring an accountant ar...
Monday, February 8, 2016

Starting a business in Minnesota

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The 2016 (and 34th) edition of "A Guide to Starting a Business in Minnesota" is now available for free . The 2016 edition of “...