by Lisa Wills | Jun 24, 2019 | Business Law, business operations
Have you dreamed about making your own hours, being your own boss, and focusing on your own dreams? If so, then you’ve likely thought of creating your very own business. What exactly does it mean to be a sole proprietor? What pros and cons do you need to...
by Lisa Wills | May 25, 2019 | Business Law, business operations
Closing a business is rarely a happy moment, but you don’t have the luxury of shutting the doors and forgetting all about it. 50% of small businesses won’t make it past five years of operation. But what few people talk about is the work that goes into...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Apr 13, 2017 | Business agreements, Business Contracts, Business documents, Business Law, business operations, hire an attorney
Do Not Use Business Contracts “Found on the Internet” Business owners frequently tell me that they use standard form business contracts “they got online somewhere” in their business. This is a bad idea. A form contract typically does not have sufficient...
by Lisa Wills | Jun 3, 2016 | Business Law, business operations
I work with small and medium size businesses. Frequently, the issue arises about whether to hire an individual as an independent contractor or an employee. It is important to clearly understand the difference so you know how much to pay in taxes, whether to withhold...
by Lisa Wills | Jan 22, 2016 | Business Law, business operations, Business Owner, Commercial real estate, forming an entity, Office space, starting a business
You may have heard the importance of “location, location, location” regarding real estate. This also applies to deciding where to locate a new or existing business. Types of Business Buildings and Space There are different types of business properties including...
