When your competitors deliberately try to steal your customers or hire away your best employees, they engage in business poaching. This practice can hurt your company's stability, market position and financial health. While you can take steps to prevent it, knowing...
Business & Commercial Law
What qualities to seek in a business partner
The world is full of potential business partners. So how do you narrow down your search if you’re taking on a partner? Many people just turn to someone they already know. While this may seem easy, it is still important to consider the same things you would if you were...
Are you liable for your company’s debt?
One thing that sometimes holds prospective business owners back is that they know they’re going to have to take out substantial loans. They’re worried about the liability that this creates. They do believe that their business idea is going to be successful, but what...
What causes disputes between business partners?
If your company is large-scale or intends to be large-scale, then you’re most likely going to need some help. Many business owners opt to create a partnership. Having a business partner comes with numerous benefits. You can share the financial burdens, liabilities and...
Is setting up a business trust a good idea for my estate plan?
Nobody in New York or elsewhere likes to think about death. However, if you want your wishes honored after you die, you must create an estate plan. This process can be even more difficult for business owners. In this case, setting up a business trust may be the best...
The importance of due diligence in an acquisition
Performing due diligence tasks is one of the most important steps prior to combining your business with another New York company. The due diligence process may discover the presence of ongoing lawsuits, regulatory issues or other problems that might hurt your company...
The difference between being laid off and furloughed
Employers in New York and elsewhere can choose to reduce their workforce in an effort to save money or meet other goals. Companies may choose to either furlough their excess staff or lay them off in an effort to cut costs on a temporary or permanent basis. An overview...
What is an LLC operating agreement and do I need one in New York?
Starting a new business in New York can be a busy time in anyone's life. Before opening a business, you typically need ideas, capital and a space to work. Another critical step in this state is creating an operating agreement for your limited liability company. An...
What is a unilateral contract, and is it safe?
Unilateral is a type of business contract that you could draft in New York. The parties entering a unilateral contract don't have to follow through unless one of them begins to complete the requested work. In a bilateral contract, the worker can't change their mind...
What are the different business structures for a company?
In the state of New York, there are several different business structures for entrepreneurs to choose from. Each structure operates differently under the law and produces different outcomes regarding administration, taxation and more. Take your time researching the...