When business leaders in Florida think of what helps make their organizations and companies strong, they probably think of healthy balance sheets, strong employees and good management. There is no doubt that such factors are critical to success, but there is something...
Good negotiating skills are essential when you own and run a business. Much of your business depends on having good contracts, and getting good contracts requires strong negotiating ability. Good faith in contract negotiations Contract negotiations should always be...
To position your business for success, you have to secure contracts that are favorable to your position. That’s not always easy to do, though, which is why you must be prepared to effectively negotiate key terms that will have a powerful impact on your business. But...
You might be surprised, angry, and disappointed when a contract is breached. But when it happens, and it likely will happen at some point to your business’s lifetime, you need to be prepared to take action to protect your interests. Where do you start in doing that?...
Many businesses in Florida have been created by two or more individuals who had a shared ambition to create and operate the same type of business. When starting the business, these individuals usually try to attend to all the critical details, such as business...
Florida business owners know how important contracts are to keeping their business running smoothly and profitably. Unfortunately, sometimes contract disputes arise when one party accuses the other of breaching the terms of the contract. If you are accused of breach...
In Florida, there are many ways to protect a business and how it operates. When hiring employees and simultaneously shielding the business from future problems, contracts are crafted to keep those employees from taking part in certain activities through a restrictive...
Obtaining a new contract can seem like a boon for a business, particularly if it’s a government contract. This kind of agreement often represents a new and dependable source of income. However, if the contract contains a termination for convenience clause, it may not...
Many businesses in Tampa, Florida, and across the country continue to face uphill challenges to their stability and long-term viability as the recent recession has bled into looming inflationary woes. Brick and mortar retailers, restaurant proprietors and service,...
Contract disputes are not unusual in the business world. One of the first things you need to do to prevail in a breach of contract lawsuit is prove an enforceable contract exists. A valid contract must consist of an offer, the exchange of consideration, acceptance and...
