Forming a partnership is one of the best ways to conduct business. It allows owners to pool their resources and knowledge so they can work together for the benefit of each other and the company. By the same token, many partnerships have fallen apart due to conflict and disagreements. Partnership disputes are...
Category: Business Law
Giving Early Employees Equity in Your Business: What All Founders Should Know
New businesses frequently offer their first employees equity in the company as a form of compensation. Owning a stake in the business can be a lucrative financial asset for the employee if the company’s stock value increases. Equity compensation can therefore act as an incentive for the employee to invest him- or...
What Happens When a Business Partner Decides to Leave the Partnership?
Buying an old business can bring exciting opportunities for the company or individual who is making the purchase. However, anyone who has been in business long enough can appreciate how complicated these deals can be. There is a great deal of negotiating and due diligence to conduct with respect to the target...
Doing Business As (DBA) for Massachusetts Businesses
Whether you are starting a new business or already doing business in Massachusetts, you’ve probably wondered about a way to brand your business so it stands out from the crowd. Sure, you can use your own name or that of your entity. But, you may have chosen that name to reflect ownership,...
Ask the Attorney: Can I have multiple companies under one LLC?
Limited Liability Companies (LLCs) have quickly become one of the most popular forms of business entities here in Massachusetts. Combining some of the best aspects of partnerships and corporations, LLCs allow you to craft an entity that can serve many different purposes while helping to shield your personal assets from business creditors....
Should You Franchise Your Business? Questions to Ask an Attorney Before You Decide
Many successful business owners have at one point or another considered the notion of franchising their operation. And while franchises have the potential for substantial payoff, not all succeed. The risk-to-reward ratio simply may not be what the owner believes it is. Worse, some owners decide to franchise without knowing the...
Asset Protection For Your Small Business
Next to turning a profit, protecting assets is among a small business’s most important objectives. Securing the long-term success of your company depends on it, and the services of an experienced business and corporate law attorney can help. But what are your company’s assets? And how can you safeguard them?
How to Proactively Plan for the Future of Your Business
The business world is constantly changing, and only the most adaptable companies will survive. No matter what industry you’re in, or how large or small your business is, it’s essential to be prepared for the future long before it arrives. The goal is to anticipate the changes that will inevitably come....
How To Create A Business Partnership Agreement
Partnerships offer a number of different benefits to members who wish to do business together. But before you launch a partnership, it is imperative that a written agreement be established. A well-drafted partnership agreement will accomplish several important objectives such as ensuring every member understands his or her obligations to the...
Structuring A Joint Venture Agreement: 8 Important Elements
Forming a joint venture in Massachusetts allows independent businesses to combine their resources to embark upon a brand-new project of mutual interest and benefit. But as with every business arrangement, it is imperative that the parties involved reduce their working relationship to a written agreement. Creating a joint venture agreement in...