Can you keep a secret? When your company has confidential information that needs to stay in your company, there is a contract that you can use to keep the information under wraps. It's called a “Non-Disclosure Agreement,” and it's one of the best ways to protect your trade secrets. Non-Disclosure Agreements, “NDAs,” or “Confidentiality Agreements” are contracts that legally obligate the signing parties to protect Read More

An operating agreement is a document used to set the rules and structure for management, decision-making, dispute resolution, and dissolution of any corporate entity.[1] When do you need to use one? In some cases, you don't have a choice. Certain states legally require an operating agreement if your company has multiple owners. Florida does not, however, and because of the investment in cost and time it may be Read More

Your brain is probably brimming with ideas for your startup, but ideas require action before they can take shape! Follow these 5 steps to ensure you meet the legal requirements for starting a business. [1] Step 1: Choose and Create Your Business Entity The first legal step towards starting a business involves choosing a business entity. [2] Sole proprietorships, partnerships, limited liability companies (LLCs), and Read More

Corporate governance is the term used to describe the balance among participants in the corporate structure who have an interest in the way in which the corporation is run, such as executive staff, shareholders and members of the community. Corporate governance directly impacts the profits and reputation of the company, and having poor policies can expose the company to lawsuits, fines, reputational damage, and loss Read More