Running a company on your own is no small feat. At some point in time, you may opt to enlist the help of a business partner. Having the right partner on board gives you an extra pair of hands and it can really help the company go from strength to strength. Sadly,...
Business Disputes
Protecting your trade secrets when an employee leaves
A company’s trade secrets are among its most prized assets. They are the heart of its success, identity and revenue. That’s why every possible measure should be utilized to stop them from ending up in the lap of rival organizations. This can be tricky when employees...
Can your competitors set their prices to hurt your business?
Having a couple of competitors can be good for your business. While you have to share the market, you won't find yourself stretched too thin to maintain your standards. You can turn aside difficult customers without causing them any hardship, and you have an example...
How could you get dragged into an intellectual property dispute?
When you run a business, you do not work alone. Not only do you have employees, but you might also contract the services of others for particular tasks. The actions of any one of those people could land you in a legal dispute. As the owner or boss of a company, you do...
Are your trade secrets protected?
It’s taken you many years to develop your business idea and get your company off the ground. You’ve done this without all of the resources that major corporations have at their disposal. However, because of your passion and expertise, you offer a product or service...
Options for a breach of a partnership agreement
Entering a business partnership with a friend, family member, or anyone else may seem like a good idea in the beginning. You both have a passion for what you are doing and seem to be on the same page. While disagreements are likely in any partnership, being able to...
What if your business partner no longer wants to be your partner?
Breaking up is hard to do in business and personal relationships. In marriages, pre-nuptials can ease the process. In business, it comes down to your partnership agreement. People forget that all business partnerships end eventually. Some fall apart within weeks,...
Pushing back against a company misusing your trademarked logo
Your company's logo helps consumers find your storefront or your products online. You have developed a loyal customer base because you offer quality products. Unfortunately, one company succeeding can bring bad players out of the woodwork. Some business owners...
Does your business partner need to go?
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...
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....