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...
Business And Intellectual Property Legal Issues
Business Organizations
What does limited liability mean for Florida business owners?
For business owners and those looking to start a business you likely have heard the term, “limited liability.” However, what does limited liability mean for Florida business owners? Limited liability generally The legal term, limited liability, in the business entity...
Understanding nondisclosure agreements
Business owners may be interested in having their employees or business partners sign a nondisclosure agreement (NDA), which prevents them from disclosing confidential information to third parties. There are several important elements to include in an NDA. NDA...
What are my business organization format options?
If you are thinking of starting a business, one of the first decisions you need to make is what type of business organization to choose. The business organization format you select will affect many aspects of your Florida business, such as taxation, liability,...
What are the differences between S and C corporations?
Starting a business in the Tampa area requires a lot of planning. One of the things to think about is what business structure to use. Choosing the right type of business entity is important to help shield the owners from personal liability for the business’ debts and...
Drafting a partnership agreement
Small businesses in Florida rely on contracts when dealing with customers and suppliers. Business leaders may also rely on contracts with their employees. And, in some situations, business leaders rely on contracts when dealing with the other owners of the business....
Successfully creating your business entity
Starting a business can take years. After all, rarely does one start with the business idea. Instead, you start with some product or service idea and then try to figure out how to create it and monetize it. That is why it is so common for Tampa, Florida, business...
Understanding the tax implications of business formation
People who are starting up a new business have a lot of decisions to make about their product or services, their customers and business partners, their employees and many other things. But it's crucial that they also take some time to decide which legal format they...
Should you use the partnership structure for your business?
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...
Should companies organize as a corporation or LLC?
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....