There are a lot of decisions that you have to make before you start your business, and each of them can have long-term implications for your profits, your potential liability, and your business operations. This is especially true when it comes to choosing a business...
People in the Tampa area earn income in different ways, but typically they either work for a company as an employee or they work for themselves as a business owner or independent contractor. However, there is another option which combines the two and allows people to...
For anyone in Florida who has a trademark to ensure they profit from its use and protect it from theft, it is useful to understand when it might have been infringed upon and what options are available. A trademark is used to differentiate one item from another. It...
Even in today’s text heavy world, we have all done it, made an agreement, in-person and without a written contract. While these types of handshake deals may seem old fashion, many, if not all, of us still do them from time to time. The question is, can they be...
Your trademark may be more valuable than you realize. After all, consumers identify you and your goods and services through that mark. It therefore strengthens your brand recognition and increases your company’s reputation in the marketplace. As a result, a strong...
Contracts are an important part of any business or individual transaction intended to be legally binding. Unfortunately, sometimes unforeseen circumstances may result in a situation where one party is unable or unwilling to perform their part of the contract and wants...
There are many different companies in Florida. These companies provide many different services and produce many different products. Some of these products and services are completely unrelated, some rely on each other to produce their product or provide their service...
When disagreements arise in the world of commerce and trade, settling them in court is no longer the only avenue to find resolution. The increasing use of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods has opened up ways of resolving conflicts that are time-efficient,...
Many people in Florida have great ideas for businesses. Some may have worked for other companies within a certain industry and want to branch off on their own. This can be an exciting time and people may know the product or the service they will be selling very well....
Many people in Florida want to become entrepreneurs and in today’s economy that can be a great thing. However, there are many ways to start a business. Some people choose to start their own business from the ground up, some choose to purchase an existing business and...
