People often say that contracts are the lifeblood of a business. It is certainly true that written agreements dictate a company's revenue and obligations to a great extent. However, contracts don't always guarantee performance by the parties involved, and mistakes or...
Maybe you had to hire an outside expert for a project you wanted to complete for a client. Perhaps the project was an internal one, like remodeling your office space. When your business hires a contractor to do a job, you expect them to follow through and complete the...
When you decide that you want to go into business, one of the first steps you need to take is the selection of your business form. The entity that you create for the purpose of doing business will influence everything from your personal liability to the taxes that you...
When you execute a contract with another party, you should be able to trust that they will follow through with what they promised your company. Unfortunately, some businesses and contract professionals will breach their agreements with your company, leaving you in an...
When you’re planning to start a business for the first time, there are a lot of ways to make mistakes and errors that might hurt your business later. That’s why it’s important to start out strong and to avoid common mistakes that harm new businesses. As a novice...
One of the first pieces of advice people give small business owners is to be careful about their contracts. Recognizing that you need a formal contract for most business agreements is important, as is ensuring that your contract contains all of the necessary terms and...
If you’re looking to get out of a commercial lease as a business owner, you may find that your landlord isn’t too keen on letting you out of it. Finding another tenant may be difficult and they were counting on that consistent income. They may decide that it’s not in...
Successful businesses need well-written contracts in place so that they can make bold moves and function efficiently. Without contracts, businesses would need to operate solely on the basis of other people's words, which is high risk and will inevitably lead to...
Starting a business requires that you know a lot about many different topics. There's a reason that so many people go to school for a degree before they try to start a business or assume control over one. However, you don't need an MBA to run your own plumbing...
As Hurricane Florence approaches, many North Carolina residents fear that their home may be damaged. Should this occur, keep calm and have an action plan ready before the damage occurs!Here are some things you can do to be prepared if you need to act quickly:1....
