Business relationships that last have a foundation of communication and strategic negotiation. Understanding how to negotiate sustainable transactions will enable you to approach new opportunities with enthusiasm and confidence. With a consistent history of rewarding...

Most Floridians know that they can bring a defamation claim against an individual who makes a libelous or slanderous statement harming their reputation. But do the same laws apply to businesses in the Sunshine State? As the Florida Bar Association explains, Florida...

Your employees are important assets for your business, and you want to make new hires welcome. It is in your best interests and theirs to ensure they know what to expect when joining your company and an employment contract is a good starting point. Here are five basic...

Sometimes it is necessary for a business owner to litigate, but not always. Generally speaking, it is best practice to exhaust all other avenues before going to court. Instead of litigation, some business owners turn to mediation or arbitration to solve disputes....

Negotiating business contracts may cause you a lot of stress as you try to arrange a functional agreement without giving up too many of your desires. Understanding how to confidently and carefully approach negotiations may enable you to effectively communicate your...

The desire to "do things yourself" is a genuine phenomenon. The internet is full of videos explaining how to perform simple repairs to teaching you how to do electrical work. There's even a DIY cable network. However, there's a significant gap in watching a tutorial...

Perhaps the most integral part of any company's success is its intellectual property. This information, often classified, has many uses including to strategize, create unique products and services, and maintain relevance and competitiveness in the ever-changing world...

As a business owner just starting out, one of the most important decisions you will face is deciding how to structure your company. The formation type you select may affect everything from how and how much you pay in taxes to your personal liability. While some...

When you form a new company, bylaws provide a framework for how your business will operate and how to make decisions. In addition, you may disclose this document to shareholders, potential investors and others with a stake in the company's success. Prepare for this...

Whether large or small, any business can find itself needing to share sensitive information with an external party in order to get things done and achieve their goals. Whether working with a vendor on a one-time project, such as a marketing agency working on a...