If you're considering seeking investors for your company, it's important to prepare yourself and your business thoroughly. Seeking investment is a big step and requires a lot of preparation. In this blog post, we'll explore the essential steps you need to take to prepare your company for seeking investors. We will also look at why these steps are important and how you can get them in order. Contact J. Muir Read More
4 Elements to Include in a Service Agreement
July 23, 2019 by
For a service provider, there are risks associated with beginning a new client relationship. If you take payment upfront, the client may demand more work than should be included in the price. If you wait to be paid after the work is provided, the client may refuse to pay. Owners of service businesses should notice this and realize that a Service Agreement can establish your rights and responsibilities extremely Read More
Do You Need a Privacy Policy for Your Website?
June 20, 2019 by
The short answer to this question is yes. Everyone with a website needs a privacy policy. No matter what kind of business you are, you need a privacy policy. Even if you don’t sell any items on your website, you still need it. In this blog, we explain why. [1] It’s the Law There are privacy laws around the world that state that if you collect information on your visitors, you must notify them that you are doing Read More
Common Legal Mistakes to Avoid in Nonprofit Management
May 20, 2019 by
Nonprofit Management, Even though nonprofit organizations do wonderful work for communities, they are not exempt from legal requirements.[1] Just like all businesses, nonprofits have to follow strict rules that govern how they operate and act. There are questions that an attorney can answer, like “What does ‘non-profit’ mean?” “How do you start a nonprofit?” or “What rules do nonprofits have to follow?” It is Read More
Winding Up: 5 Steps to Close a Business in Florida
April 27, 2019 by
A viable business earns at least three times its costs, and is not tied to a high-performing individual. If a business stops producing enough revenue to make it worthwhile to continue, an owner has no choice but to close. Much like forming a new corporate entity, closing, or "winding up" has specific requirements to ensure that the ownership will not be responsible for the business's obligations. Here are five steps Read More
