by Lisa Wills | Oct 2, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Business purchase, Business sale, exit strategy, selling a business, succession plan
Finding a Buyer for the Business When you have prepared your business for sale (see blog entry “Selling a Business, Part 1”), the next step is to find potential buyers for the business. Options include listing the business for sale with a business broker. There are...
by Lisa Wills | Sep 30, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Business sale, Corporations, selling a business, succession plan
You have worked to build up your business and to become successful. Now you have decided to sell your business. What steps are necessary for a successful and smooth sale to the new owner? Preparing to Sell a Business A business may be sold by listing the company for...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Aug 20, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Construction, Contractors, Contracts, Corporations, hire an attorney, Lease Agreement, Property Owners, Real Estate, real estate contracts and documents
Many people are concerned about talking to an attorney because they fear the cost. Yes, an attorney costs money. However, there are times when spending to get advice before there is a problem is a lot less expensive than having to hire an attorney when you have a...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Aug 6, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Business purchase, Franchise
As discussed in Part 1 of this blog, if you are considering purchasing a franchise it is crucial that you understand the upside as well as the downside of a franchise purchase. The good thing about purchasing a franchise is that you have your own business but are not...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Aug 6, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Business purchase, Franchise
Before you purchase a franchise it is important to understand the general advantages and disadvantages of this type of business model. Advantages to the Franchisee When a franchise is purchased, the Franchisee has an opportunity to own a business with an established...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Jun 30, 2015 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Contracts, Corporations
Protect Yourself and Your Business There are many types of agreements that occur in the life of an individual, business or business owner. Your mortgage, lease, car loan, internet subscription, business relationships, as well as your relationships with employees or...
