Let’s be honest: You’re wondering if your business would be better off if you were running it on your own. You think that maybe it’s time to cut ties with your business partner. It hasn’t always been this way. When you started the company, the two of you worked well...
Quality Should Be Your First Consideration
Business Disputes
Understanding what it means to put an employee on probation
You just brought a new employee on board at your Texas company. This person seems to have it all – a fabulous resume, strong references and a track record of successes and accomplishments. In addition, he performed well during multiple interviews with you and others....
2 options for settling a contract issue outside of court
You cannot just ignore it when an employee, supplier or service provider violates a contract with your company. Ignoring contractual failures can set a dangerous precedent and also leave your company to absorb losses caused by someone else's behavior. You need to act...
Firing someone? Know how to protect your company and clients
It’s never pleasant to fire someone, but every manager gets put into that position sooner or later. Unfortunately, an angry, embittered ex-employee can do a lot of damage to your company and your brand's reputation on their way out the door, if they’re so inclined....
New Air Force One project hits a snag here in Texas
Most people refer to Air Force One as the plane in which the U.S. president travels -- basically a flying White House that can hold 70 passengers. The president’s plane has an office, conference room and even a gym. More importantly, it has secure communications...
How should you respond to a supplier’s breach of contract?
Whether you run a restaurant, a retail shop or a manufacturing facility, reliable suppliers are key to daily operations. Your company needs to know that it has critical resources available to turnout products, keep manufacturing staff productive or bring customers...
Will Texas companies need to resolve their differences in business-only courts in the future?
Many states' lawmakers, including those in Texas, have in recent years considered setting up a business-only court system like the Chancery Court in Delaware. Proponents of Texas' newly introduced House Bill 1875 aim to see this plan come into fruition. So, too, does...
2 ways to take action when a business won’t pay your company
Whether your company fixes plaster, consults for business mergers or builds furniture, you expect to get paid for the goods or services that you provide your clients or customers. You wouldn't be able to continue operating a business or paying your expenses if you...
Can you simply fire an employee without warning or reason?
You’re a small business owner, and you only have around a dozen employees. Even so, you are always looking for ways to improve. You identify an employee who needs to be replaced and you tell them that you’re terminating their position. You feel bad, but this is your...
Did you know that you can sue someone for unfair competition?
If you own your own company, then you've likely heard of the terminology "unfair competition." Do you know what constitutes this, though? You may find it helpful to know that both state and federal laws afford you the ability to sue fellow business owners who engage...
