Business owners in the Tampa area have worked hard to plan and grow their business. Whether their business is a small family-owned establishment or a multi-national corporation, regardless of size a business needs to have a business plan. There are many reasons why a...
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Understanding business self-dealing
In business, self-dealing occurs when a person who has a fiduciary duty acts in his or her own best interest instead of the best interest of the business. A fiduciary has ethical and legal responsibilities to the business. Self-dealing is a breach of fiduciary duty,...
What is a fiduciary duty?
Business owners may have heard the term fiduciary duty, but may not know how it applies to their business. A fiduciary duty exists when one party has an obligation to act in the best interests of another party. In a business context, a breach of fiduciary duty may...
Is mediation an option for business disputes?
When parties have a business dispute, they may immediately think about going to court to resolve the issue. However, in Florida mediation is available as an alternative and there is helpful information available to help parties decide if it is the right option for...
Do you need a business plan?
Those who are business owners in the Tampa owner may know how important a business plan is. For those who haven’t created one yet or who are thinking about starting a business, a business plan is a crucial step. There are many reasons why a business plan is necessary....
Criticisms and considerations of Florida noncompete law
Many employers utilize noncompete agreements to protect their business interests in competitive industries. These can be very effective tools to foster competition in the marketplace, but they must hang in a balance with the right of professionals to work. States have...
Handling litigation as a small business owner
For small business owners, there are many challenges that come up. If you recently launched a company or run a family-owned business, we know the various pressures that you are likely working through. For example, issues involving staff members, sales and business...
Methods for resolving business disputes
There are numerous reasons for business conflicts, and they can occur in small companies or large corporations. Just as there are different reasons for disputes, there are varying ways to resolve them. Depending on the situation, the conflicting parties may choose to...
Common types of construction disputes
There is a lot that goes into the construction of a residential or commercial project. There are numerous steps, such as bidding for the project, obtaining permits and negotiating contracts, and there are many parties involved in the process. All of this can lead to...