Ready to hire? Keep these ten points in mind before you begin the Florida background check process: 1. Brushes with the Law An employer who obtains a satisfactory criminal history check on a job applicant is presumed to not have liability if the person later commits an intentional tort (a civil wrong that causes someone else to suffer loss...
A personal guaranty is a legal promise that, if a business is unable to repay debt, an individual will assume responsibility. Credit issuers use personal guaranties to ensure repayment of the loans they issue to businesses. Some creditors will not even consider giving out a business loan without a personal guaranty. For many small businesses, the creditor is the...
Even small, simple operations have plenty of moving parts. Use these ten key points to keep your company running smoothly, protect your assets, and avoid litigation. The Must-Have. Don’t go into business with others unless you have an Owners’ Agreement. You can’t see the future, and you can’t be certain that you and your business partners (or their spouses...
An Owners Agreement is a document between the owners of a company about how to manage the business. Sometimes these documents are called Buy-Sell Agreements or Shareholders Agreements (depending on the structure of the business). No matter the name, the goal is the same: to keep all the owners on the same page about running the company, including deciding...
Whether you’re just starting or you have an existing company, you may be considering forming an LLC. Here’s what you need to consider before you do: 1. Corporate Gymnastics LLCs are a flexible form of business entity with fewer mandatory rules than apply to LLCs than to corporations or partnerships. However, this flexibility means that all of the details...
Joint ventures let you take advantage of the fundamental concept of strength in numbers. These ten points will guide you as you create and define your joint venture. Synergy. “Joint venture” is a generic term referring to any business activity carried on with the active involvement of more than one company or person who share the profits or losses. Importantly,...
If you’re looking for ways to raise capital for your company, you may consider crowdfunding. These ten facts will help you decide if crowdfunding is right for you. If you need help deciding what is best for your business, contact the business attorneys at BrewerLong today. 1. Come Together Republicans and Democrats in Congress came together to pass the...
Though you can be in business without setting up a legal entity, we don’t recommend it. The following points will help you decide on the best entity for your operation. 1. Human Error Carrying on business without a business entity means that each of the owners is 100% personally responsible for all of the business’s liabilities. That isn’t good....
Maitland, Fla., August 28, 2017－BrewerLong announces their renewed focus and commitment to being one of Central Florida’s best business law firms, meeting the needs of business owners and executives as they start, run, grow, and ultimately sell their businesses. “Our firm has been in business for almost ten years, and we have come to realize our unique strengths and...
Buying a business is a great way to hit the ground running as a business owner. Understanding these ten issues will help reduce your risk and maximize your profits when you buy a company. 1. The Next Right Step After agreeing in principle to buy the business (through a Letter of Intent, Term Sheet, or handshake), the buyer and...