It can be exceedingly difficult to start and operate a business venture without some assistance. Setting up a business partnership allows you to take advantage of the skills, knowledge and even capital of others. For that reason, it is not hard to see why business...
Unless you are independently wealthy, it can be difficult to go into business without some help. This is true even if you have a fantastic idea for an in-demand product or service. Finding business partners ensures you have the capital and talent you need to succeed...
Negotiation is not easy. While there are advantages to trying alternative dispute resolution methods, it is still possible to end up at an impasse. An impasse is what occurs when both parties “lock horns” at the negotiating table and talks come to a standstill. In...
Disputes are a near-inevitability in the business world. If you run your own corporation, the most sensitive disputes you should anticipate are those that involve shareholders. The slightest thing can set stakeholders against one another, or at times the dispute might...
If you are a business owner, you have a wide variety of projects and responsibilities to attend to on a daily basis. You are especially interested in those that move your business forward, but not every day ends on a positive note. What are the most common business...
During a business dispute, you have an obligation to your company to handle the dispute fairly and to save as much money as possible. In severe cases, a business dispute can bankrupt a company. Fortunately, most disputes are breaches of contract and failure to collect...
Whether you are a small business owner or run a major corporation, contracts may be a significant part of your daily business. When you enter into a contract with another party, both parties agree to certain terms detailed in the document. When one party breaks their...
As a business owner, you must protect your staff and client information. Cyber attacks cost businesses money, but they can cost your clients, staff and others. It can also cost your business if someone files a lawsuit against you for negligence. According to the U.S....
No business owner likes to think about the possibility of a lawsuit, but a small business owner is especially vulnerable if litigation threatens. How do you protect yourself and your company against a lawsuit that could devastate the business that is a major part of...
You probably have many concerns as a business owner, whether you worry about fluctuations due to seasonal demand, loans and other financial challenges or finding talent. However, litigation can create additional hardships, especially if the case involves current or...
