One of the first things any new business owner must do is choose what type of business entity is best for the business. Each type has advantages and disadvantages. Forming your business as a limited liability company or corporation can be beneficial for several...
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When a business break-up looms, consider these steps
When you and your business partner launched your company, you remained had high hopes and aspirations. Success would come if you worked hard, understood the changing market and relied on a little bit of luck. Well, it worked out like that for a while, but not as long...
3 myths of business succession planning
Succession planning is a critical component in preserving the longevity and continued success of an organization. Business owners can identify personnel weaknesses, training needs, staffing needs and which managers should be slotted into expanded positions....
What to look for when taking on a business partner
As a skilled businessperson who understands markets, the need to be a visionary and relationship builder as well as how to succeed and knowing when to fold, you are used to calculated risks. You see solid growth on the horizon for your company, and, now, you consider...
Protecting your business from a CUTPA claim
In general, Connecticut is a great state for a business. The workforce is generally well educated and reliable and there are numerous growth opportunities. In fact, US News has ranked us as a top ten state for businesses. However, the Connecticut Unfair Trade...
What’s the best type of formation for your business?
If you’re starting a new business, you’ve probably realized that you have to become well-versed in an incredible number of subjects now that you may have no experience in. You’re starting your business because you have an excellent idea for a product or service, so...
Business succession planning in 2021: Two tips
If your business does not have a succession plan in place, you are not alone. Recent estimates find less than 55% percent of businesses are training a successor and 39% have no viable candidates for the role. Unfortunately, this lack of proper preparation for the...
Some Essentials for a Successful Business Succession.
Business owners are wise to actively plan for the transition of business ownership from the current owner to the next. But what does this mean? Although the exact answer should be different for each business, there are some generalities that hold true across the...
Contract law during COVID-19: Are commercial leases still valid?
The current coronavirus pandemic has impacted every facet of our lives. In addition to changes in how we socialize, the pandemic has also had an impact on our finances. This has made it difficult for many to pay their bills, Are contracts still enforceable? In...
Tips to complete due diligence during the coronavirus pandemic
COVID-19 has led to stay-at-home orders and travel bans. Employers are doing their best to keep their workers safe, often adjusting to a work-from-home platform on very short notice. In this new employment landscape, those who are looking to move forward with merger...