by Lisa Wills | Oct 14, 2014 | Business Law, Business Owner, Business purchase
Starting a new business or buying an existing business is a big step. For many, you may have worked for someone else or a big corporation for many years and have decided that it’s time to branch out on your own to explore the joys, and sometimes the frustrations, of...
by Lisa Wills | Aug 11, 2014 | Business Law, Business Owner, Corporations
A. Sole Proprietorship The sole proprietorship, with a single owner, is the simplest form of business enterprise. The owner has total control over the management of the business. The proprietor must comply with all applicable permit and licensing requirements...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | May 14, 2014 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner, Corporations
To be sure that issues relating to a proposed contract are identified and addressed it is important for a business to create and follow contract review and approval procedures such as the following: To assist with negotiation of the essential terms of the contract,...
by Lisa Wills, Law Offices of Lisa D. Wills | Mar 24, 2014 | Business Contracts, Business Law, Business Owner
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...