The logistics of setting up an IP holding company. To create a successful business you need two things: an idea, and execution. The IP holding company holds the right to monetize the successful idea of the business, while allowing some other entity to execute monetizing […]
Embrace Your Business Lawyer and the Legal Structure He Provides A well run business will embrace an organized legal structure, not ignore it, because it gives a foundation and structure for the legal operation of the business, can get all owners and managers on the […]
The corporate conglomerate. This post discusses ways to organize a business structure when one business “owns” (informally speaking) several disparate businesses. I have a client that owns a transportation company, landscaping company, barricade rental, and some other seemingly unrelated companies. Each has their own insurable […]
Memorandum of lease. What is it, why does your North Carolina business care, and what should you do about it. That’s what we’re talking about today. What Is a Memorandum of Lease? In North Carolina, a lease holder may record the fact that it has […]
A “master service agreement”, what is it? If your business has repeat customers where the contract terms stay the same, but the payment and scope of work differs with each project, then consider using a master service agreement with that client. What Is In the […]
Investing in a business can be either a purchase of ownership, also known as equity; or a loan to the business. Know which one you’re making before you turn over your money, so that you know what risks of loss of capital you’re facing and know what to expect in return.
At some point your business may have to incur corporate debt in order to fund operations like payroll or purchase of raw materials; expansion; or a partner buyout. Here I discuss corporate debt, collateral, and security interests.
Business succession planning. You’ve planned to start your business, you’ve planned to grow it to a success. Have you planned on how you’re going to leave it?
Franchise: Is this the best option to expand your business? Or are there other ways to grow and become profitable?
I discuss the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; what makes an employee “at will” or a contract employee.