Tampa Business Law Blog

Operating business agreements under the protection of a well-written contract is critical to your organization's success. When you are able to articulate your expectations in a formal and professional manner,  you have a better chance of reducing confusion and...

When you are assessing the growth, potential and success of your company in Florida, you may be looking for ways to capitalize on what you already have to continue gaining value. Interestingly, the core of your organization's success stems from the types of...

The operation of your business in Florida may shift as you grow and implement new strategies to increase your competitive edge. One way you may consider furthering the growth of your company is by franchising.  A franchise allows you to rely on the expertise of other...

When Florida entrepreneurs get started on a business, there are several questions to ask. One of the first is: how do you want to structure your business? Each structure holds its own benefits and drawbacks. Today we will be looking at limited liability corporations,...

Whether in the commercial or artistic industries, intellectual property theft is a problem. What is intellectual property? Intellectual property is any innovation, method or formula with economic value. It can also be any unique name, logo or symbol that you use for...

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...

Florida business owners start out their ventures in the same way: by picking a business model. Each model offers different benefits and drawbacks. What you pick depends on the benefits you need most and the drawbacks you mind the least. Today, we will take a look at...

In many areas of business, contracts form the basis on which a company executes its plans and achieves its goals. Without effective contracts in place, a company's ability to protect itself and to succeed may be compromised. Nondisclosure agreements, also referred to...

Many business owners in Florida run their companies without ever signing on a dotted line. Some may not even iron out contract details verbally. Instead, they operate on an understanding developed between themselves and a second party over time. This might work for...

A great part of your duties as a Florida business owner likely entails negotiating contracts with your customers, suppliers, distributors, employees, etc. It is difficult to overstate the importance of these written commercial contracts. Your business may well rise or...