Creating a business from the ground up takes years of dedication and commitment. As you build your company into a successful pillar in the community, you may start to consider what is next for you and your business. Some business owners choose to pass their business...
Business Law
How can you determine if your contract is valid and enforceable?
If you sign a contract with someone else, you likely expect them to follow through with the terms of the contract. The sad truth is that there are many people who don't fulfill their obligations to others. Some people will intentionally try to defraud others. Others...
Three employee perks that could be worth negotiating for
As an adult worker in California, it's understandable to feel like you could be getting more from your employer. However, the company you work for might not be able to offer you a raise or monetary bonus. If you're feeling unsatisfied with the way you're getting...
Understanding anticipatory breaches of contracts
California businesses who enter into contracts will likely end up handling an anticipatory breach at some point in time. As a business owner, it is vital that you understand how to recognize this breach. This way, you can react accordingly to help ensure the financial...
Could a small business prepare for lawsuits?
A California small business owner could go many years without facing a lawsuit. Then, one day, a process server arrives. Unfortunately, any business could find itself facing litigation. Everything from an unsatisfied customer to a premises liability claim may result...
Some facts about reverse mergers
Reverse mergers, also known as reverse takeovers, are when a private company goes public. This has been a trend that many private companies in California have adopted. During the merging process, a private company becomes the controller of a shell company with fewer...
Does your growing business need a policy manual?
The more employees your company has, the more important it becomes that you have uniform policies applied to all of your workers. Just skating by with a verbal explanation of your expectations may be possible when you have one or two staff members. However, once you...
How to choose the right entity for your new California business
Most northern California entrepreneurs realize that they should formally organize their business, but they are overwhelmed by choices when it comes to deciding in choosing a specific entity. The website of the California Secretary of State lists six different types of...
Tax law and how business formation influences what is paid
For Californians who are starting a business, one of the most important decisions is what entity type to use. There are myriad factors to consider when making that determination, not the least of which is tax law. Of course, there are obvious points to think about...
What are the remedies for breach of contract?
A breach of contract can be serious for business owners and can have a significant impact on their business. It is useful for business owners who have a contract dispute to be familiar with the different remedies that may be available to them in circumstances when a...

