If you and the other parties have done due diligence, you might find yourself in a contract that seems locked down tighter than the federal Mint. Hopefully your due diligence also included exit strategies in the contract, though you might find you need to pay out a...

Should you look for a location to start your business?
One of the mistakes many new business owners make is opening a stand-alone location right away. If you aren't going to have walk-up business or serve in the retail or restaurant niche, consider carefully whether you need a business location. This can be one of the...
How much uninsured motorist coverage do you need?
The answer to the question of how much uninsured motorist coverage you need isn't always simple. While everyone certainly needs insurance, especially car insurance, how much coverage you need really depends on your lifestyle, your car and your goals for protection. If...
Staying litigation-safe with advertising claims
Once you launch your business, you'll probably want to drum up more customers on a regular basis. That involves advertising and marketing, which you have to ensure is in line with legal requirements. It can be difficult to know where the lines are and how you can...
Some good steps for starting a new business
You're tired of the corporate grind and ready to branch out on your own, but you're flustered by the statistics that indicate new companies have an uphill battle. While you can't do anything to guarantee your business idea will make it, you can take steps to ensure...