How to Send a Letter

November 17th, 2023 - Category: General Business Documents

Sending a letter is a traditional and reliable means of communication that, even in the internet age, is still commonly used today. Whether it is a personal letter, a formal business document, or any other type of correspondence, following the right steps ensures your letter reaches its intended recipient in a timely and secure manner. [...]

How to Notarize a Document

November 15th, 2023 - Category: General Business Documents

Getting a document notarized is a straightforward process that involves having a notary public confirm your identity and witness your signature on a document. Notarization is often required for various legal and financial documents to ensure their authenticity and to deter fraud. [...]

How to Get your Debtor to Pay

May 4th, 2023 - Category: General Business Documents

Having a debtor that refuses to pay isn't just a headache: it can be a major financial loss, especially for a creditor with multiple loans out. Being a "creditor" doesn't have to mean that you are a big business that's constantly giving out money, it can be as simple as being the type of person who loans friends and family money for items that they may need. [...]

Building Better Businesses: an Exploration of the Strategic Alliance

April 23rd, 2023 - Category: General Business Documents

Small businesses often have trouble finding traction in the marketplace, especially when they're first getting started, due to limited resources and capacity. However, one major way small businesses can increase their capacity and gain an advantage over their competition is by combining forces with another business. [...]

Building Better Businesses: an Exploration of the Joint Venture

April 23rd, 2023 - Category: General Business Documents

There are many different ways companies can choose to come together and collaborate for achieving the purpose of a common goal. For some companies that want an arrangement that is more formal than a strategic alliance but do not wish to completely surrender their autonomy over their existing business, a joint venture is often the best approach. [...]

How to Sell your Percentage in an LLC

June 18th, 2021 - Category: General Business Documents

A limited liability company, or LLC, is an attractive form of business for many individuals and small companies. This is because a limited liability company allows for the possibility of rapid growth, while ensuring the owners of the LLC remain protected from personal liability. [...]

A Complete Guide to Non-Disclosure Agreements

June 18th, 2021 - Category: General Business Documents

A Non-Disclosure Agreement (which is also sometimes known as a Confidentiality Agreement) is an absolute necessity in many business relationships. In fact, it is one of the key protective measures you can take when entering into new business relationships, especially when you have valuable information you'd like to protect. [...]

How to Sell your Business

June 17th, 2021 - Category: General Business Documents

Selling a business can be an exciting prospect - especially if you are selling it because it is worth more than when you started it! Many people also sell businesses because they are moving on to newer, bigger projects. [...]

What is the Enforceability of Non-Competes in my State?

October 31st, 2020 - Category: General Business Documents

These days, if you work for a private employer, especially one that might be running an internet business (as so many of us are), you might have been asked to sign a Non-Compete Agreement. It's become so commonplace and easy for people to steal intellectual property and client/customer information from others that most savvy business owners with information to protect have started to ask employees and potential employees to sign Non-Competes. [...]

How to Protect your Business Secrets

October 30th, 2020 - Category: General Business Documents

Starting and operating a business can be one of the most fulfilling things on earth! Especially when you may have been building towards owning your own business for a long time, finally getting to do so is often very rewarding. [...]

What's the Difference Between a Non-Compete Agreement and a Non-Disclosure Agreement?

October 30th, 2020 - Category: General Business Documents

Among business owners, there is often some confusion as to the difference between Non-Compete Agreements (often just called "Non-Competes") and Non-Disclosure Agreements (often just called "NDAs"). Although these two documents can both be essential for a business, they are quite different. [...]

Important Considerations before Asking an Employee to Sign a Non-Compete Agreement

October 30th, 2020 - Category: General Business Documents

It's become quite common for employers to ask their employees to sign Non-Compete Agreements, especially in the age of the internet where information travels quickly and jobs may only last a few weeks to months. A question for employers to consider, however, is the following: are all of these Non-Compete Agreements enforceable and effective? [...]