Establishing and operating a business is something that not only demands hard work, intellect, and creativity. Also, it requires adherence to various laws, business regulations, and best practices. For many businesses, establishing a fictitious name is one such step that a business may take in order to protect their best interests. Establishing a fictitious name, though, is a legal...
If you are thinking about starting a business in Florida, it is important to understand the distinctions among the different types of business structures. Also, it’s important to learn more about how a limited liability company, or LLC, may be able to benefit you. There are many different types of small businesses and companies in Florida, and those entities...
Are you considering opening a small business in Florida, or starting a company with partners? No matter what type of business you are thinking about, you will most likely need a commercial space from which to run your business. Renting a commercial space can feel daunting, and understanding the terms of a commercial lease can be complicated, particularly if...
Dissolving a partnership agreement isn’t always easy. Here’s how to end your partnership amicably. When you’re starting out in a business partnership, it’s easy to get swept up in the possibilities of your new venture and overlook the possibility – and legal ramifications – that the partnership may not work out. Entering into a business partnership or limited liability...
Are you thinking about opening a business? Starting your own business in Florida can be a complicated and daunting process but being a business owner can also be extremely rewarding. While the necessary steps for starting a business can be extensive, an experienced Florida business formation lawyer can assist you. The attorneys at BrewerLong regularly assist clients as they...
Starting a business takes a lot of time, and so does closing one. We wish it were as easy as turning off the lights and notifying the post office to stop delivering mail but closing a business in Florida requires several steps to protect yourself legally. We are happy to help. To wind down a business, you need to...
You’re starting a business, and you need a commercial location. Perhaps your business is growing, and you need more space. If you’ve never signed one before, undertaking a commercial lease review on your own can be nerve-wracking. Even if you’re an experienced commercial tenant, the specifics of your lease will change based on what the landlord wants. Here, we’ll...
What Should You Do if You Get Sued? When you own a business, getting sued is not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when. The more successful you are, the greater the chances that someone will file a lawsuit against you or your company. That’s why you need to know what to do before you hear that...
These 10 points will help you build a Board that can take your company to the next level. Representative Democracy. The primary purpose of the Board of Directors is to represent the shareholders, to protect their investments, and to ensure that they receive an adequate return. Directors are elected by the shareholders to serve terms of one or more...
What you need to know before including stock options in your employee incentive program. A Range of Options. Stock options are just one form of employee incentive, all of which are intended to encourage key employees to make the company successful. In evaluating the alternatives, there are two important questions: What will incentivize the employees? How much ownership should...