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Is it important to have the seller of the business sign a Non-Competition Agreement with the buyer of the business?
Getting Started > Business OpportunitiesWhen drafting or negotiating a purchase agreement, make sure you include key points for an airtight contract.
Getting Started > Business OpportunitiesEntering into a letter of intent is sometimes helpful in approaching a particular acquisition. A letter of intent allows the parties to indicate that they are seriously interested in doing a deal and wish to...
Getting Started > Business OpportunitiesBecause buying a business will involve investing a fair amount of money and time, it is critical to do your homework when gathering information about the business, a process commonly referred to as conducting...
Getting Started > Business Opportunities401(k) plans are retirement plans that are designed to encourage long-term retirement savings by employees. Here are the key features of such plans.
Management & HR > Compensation & BenefitsVCs get an ownership interest for the money they invest, so they typically go for companies with promises of big payoffs. Is your company VC-worthy.
Finance > Venture CapitalThe answer is probably more basic than you think if you do business in only one state.
Legal > Legal StructuresYour business must have a good form of agreement when hiring independent contractors. A thorough agreement should cover these items.
Legal > Independent ContractorsAs your business grows, you will likely need to lease additional space. Many people blindly sign leases that bind their business for many years without any meaningful attempt to negotiate the terms of the...
Getting Started > LegalAny analysis of a given commercial space's desirability typically begins with the fixed rent that the landlord quotes you. But this starting point must be evaluated in light of several important factors.
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