When someone steals your intellectual property or pretends to be affiliated with your brand, it hurts your company in numerous ways. For many business owners, the first thing they think of is lost sales. After all, you’ve worked hard to build up your brand and reach...
An acquisition of another business is a massive transaction for your company. Whether you simply purchasing an existing business may be one of the fastest ways to grow your own. However, there are definitely risks that come with an acquisition. Some of these risks can...
Incorporating a business protects investors, board members and owners from personal liability for business issues. For example, if the company faces a major lawsuit, creditors can only make claims against the company's assets in most cases. However, when there has...
Strong, efficient contracts form the foundation of any successful business. Unfortunately, in their haste to either finalize a deal or build an agreement from the ground up, it is not uncommon for business owners to make errors that could jeopardize the validity of...
You may have achieved your dream 15 years ago. You launched your own business and now have seen it succeed and grow. Now, you are thinking ahead. You might want to retire in 10 years. Yet, who will take over your business then? You might not realize that more than...
“A clever person solves a problem. A wise person avoids it.” - Albert Einstein Business disputes can prove costly and disruptive, but are often avoidable with sound legal and business planning. Some of the ways Minnesota business owners are avoiding such disputes...
As a business owner, one of your biggest responsibilities is ensuring you protect your business as much as possible. When you reach a deal with a big client or choose a supplier to work with, you can’t rely only on a handshake agreement. You need to have a solid,...
Launching your own business is an exciting prospect. You may have dreamed of being your own boss for years. Yet, you have decided to launch your IT and data security consulting firm with a partner – a former colleague you’ve remained close with over the years. You...
Noncompetes are contracts between an employer and employee prohibiting a worker from being employed by or becoming a competitor for a reasonable amount of time. These agreements are enforced when the worker’s employment ends, preventing a former employee from...
No matter the size of the business, shareholders can play a large and influential role. They are an important part of the business world. Yet clashes between business owners and shareholders can quickly lead to complex situations for Minnesota businesses, as a recent...
