Christopher Elliott published an article on "fine print" in contracts on Forbes online platform on August 12, citing Jane Muir as a source. "If you want to know why customers are bolting for the exits, talk to someone like Robert Barrows. He'll offer fine-print examples businesses should follow -- if they want to fail. Barrows, an ad executive from San Mateo, Calif., recently had a bright idea for a new Read More
Getting Served with your First Lawsuit
July 20, 2018 by
Lawsuit Entrepreneurs tend to be optimistic; if they were fearful, they would never have started a business. Because of their optimism, they tend to believe that every partner, employee, and customer is going to work out well. Unfortunately, that is not always the case. Even though it is usually unexpected, getting sued is almost a rite of passage. It is a growth experience for an entrepreneur to learn how to weigh Read More
4 Mistakes to Avoid in the Corporate Formation Process
May 20, 2018 by
Corporate Formation Forming a new company is an exciting time. Unfortunately, it can be easy to get caught up in the enthusiasm about a new venture and forget some crucial steps to build a solid foundation for the new business. To make sure you do not accidentally overlook any critical details while creating your new business, we have listed four common mistakes you should avoid in the corporate formation process and Read More
Shady Partners: 5 Red Flags that a Business Partner May Be Engaging in Fraud
April 20, 2018 by
Many entrepreneurs consider partnership to acquire capital, share responsibilities, and gain freedom. A prospective partner may have earned trust and built a relationship over time. Working with a business partner is often a rewarding experience. It is an entrepreneur's worst nightmare to discover that a partner has engaged in fraud. Fraudulent activities by a partner could put the other participants in a business at Read More
3 Unique Elements of SAAS Agreement
March 20, 2018 by
If you have ever clicked “Accept” for terms and conditions associated with a software application, then you have seen a SAAS (Software as a Service) contract. [1] This type of contract is a contract between a software developer and its user. While a SAAS agreement includes many of the same provisions and stipulations as a regular contract, it also has many criteria unique to technology-driven applications. So Read More
