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March 30, 2021

8 Contract Mistakes that Cost Your Small Business Money

For business owners, contracts are the backbone of any business relationship. Whether you’re dealing with vendors, customers, employees, or business partners, having a binding and legally enforceable document ensures that there is a record of commitment and accountability between parties.However, contracts can be complex in nature and even minor mistakes can lead to severe consequences, especially

small business, agreements, contracts

February 16, 2021

Top 7 Legal Considerations Before Buying a Franchise Business

Many believe buying a franchise presents an easier path to a successful and profitable business instead of starting your own company because you are purchasing an established brand with “turnkey” operations. It sounds enticing, but in reality, investing in a franchise involves a myriad of legal risks and obligations that you may not have considered

franchise agreement, business law, incorporation, buying a business, franchise

February 10, 2021

I’ve Been Terminated But Lost My Employment Contract And Don’t Know My Severance Entitlement

One question that I get asked often is what to do when you've lost your employment contract and don't know much severance you should be getting. For some of the longer service employees, ten years or more, you might not even be sure whether you signed a contract. Ask Your Employer For a Copy One

employment law, employee, employment rights, severance pay, employment contract

January 29, 2021

Avoid These 4 Common Misconceptions About Trademark Protection

As a business law firm that has worked with countless startups, entrepreneurs and small businesses over the past decade, we witnessed several common mistakes made by clients when it comes to protecting their brand. We want to share the top 4 misconceptions about trademark protection that may be preventing you from taking the right course

intellectual property, trademarks, brands, trademark registration

January 26, 2021

Should I Incorporate a Named or Numbered Company?

Listen to this post In short, there is no legal difference between incorporating a named or numbered company. However, the difference lies in what you wish to do with the company. Incorporating a Named Company If your company deals with the general public and you plan on developing a recognizable brand name for your business,

incorporation, company, startup, business