Business & Commercial Transactions

When someone starts a business during their marriage, they may work on developing the company while their spouse works another job. This approach helps a household reduce the risk in an entrepreneurial start-up. There is another stream of income so that the family...

You want to start your own business, but you're well aware that you don't want to do it on your own. You would like to go into business with a partner and see if the two of you can work together to have success. While many people in your situation may already have a...

Now that you’re at the stage of your life where you’re looking to retire, one of the things you would like to do is to pass on or close down your business. You haven’t decided if you would like one of your children to take over the business or if you would like to...

Running a small business means planning not just for daily operations but also the long-term success of the company. That means planning for the future until you leave the company and also what will happen if you retire, die or experience a medical emergency that...

A partnership dispute can disrupt all parts of your business. Not taking preventative measures could mean the end of your partnership or difficulties in continuing to run your business until you can manage to resolve them. That’s why it’s so important to take steps to...

Starting your business is an exciting time in your life. It’s a new opportunity to bring in profits and an income that you build up yourself. When you start a business, choosing the right kind of business entity is your first priority. Selecting the right business...

Dissolving a business partnership is a bit like filing for divorce. You will try to figure out the fairest way to split the property you share with your partner based on your individual contributions to the company. Also, you may have to involve the courts if the two...

You want to start a new business. Perhaps you and your spouse have a great idea or maybe you finished school and are ready to start your professional practice. Those who are already married at the time that they start their business are in a vulnerable position. Their...

Running a business is complex at the best of times. One of the major issues that you have to worry about is taxation. It’s your responsibility to make sure that your taxes are always paid in full. Each year, it’s typical to work with an accountant or attorney to go...

Many people like the idea of having a family business. They believe that it makes the business stronger, because it’s all run from the same place. So long as the co-owners are on the same page, that’s usually true. Of course, there are problems that can arise from...