When someone sets out to start a business on their own, they have full control over all the decisions moving forward. But many people choose to work with business partners. This can make things a bit more complicated. It is often wise for these partners to create an...
Contract disputes often occur in the business world. They could arise from misinterpreted terms, changing market conditions, delivery failures or payment issues that disrupt otherwise productive relationships. Companies facing these issues must decide whether to...
When key employees leave your business, they take more than just their expertise. They might also walk away with valuable intellectual property if you are not careful. For small business owners like you, this is not just another business risk. It is a genuine concern...
Before a digital presence was a must for businesses, unfair competition focused on offline practices. These included trade secret theft, trademark infringement and other unethical activities. But when the internet became a staple in people’s lives, it brought new...
Government contracting in Tampa is changing. Traditionally, agencies tended to go for the lowest price offer. Now, agencies prioritize the best overall value. This approach, called best value procurement, changes how businesses bid for contracts. It also changes the...
For Florida businesses, the ability to protect their interests with a non-compete clause is imperative. This agreement prevents employees from working for their competition or opening their own business in the same industry in nearby areas until a certain amount of...
A business opportunity can be enticing for Florida residents who want to achieve success on their own terms. Franchises are a good way to start a business without needing to go from the ground up. However, people can let their excitement get the better of them and...
One of the most hopeless positions for a Florida business is to be owed a substantial sum of money by a party that apparently has the means to pay the debt but instead spends its money on needless or wasteful expenses. Does the creditor have a remedy? Under certain...
For Florida residents who want to start their own business, a franchise might look like an effective shortcut. There is much to like about becoming a franchisee. It has an established identity, there is support from a corporation and it eliminates many hoops people...
Florida businesses want to keep a leg up on their competition. Part of that is having high-quality people working for them. Businesses that train and employ qualified individuals who are good at their jobs will do whatever they can to retain them. However, it is...
