One of the first decisions you have to make when you're starting a business is what type of business structure you will use. This is important because it sets the standards for personal and business protection. It also determines what type of tax liability the company...
The people in California who run businesses are oftentimes focused on similar overall goals: hiring the right people, expanding, and increasing profitability. However, running a business is usually a complicated affair, and those who are in charge of a business need...
Starting a business in California can be exciting, but maintaining profitability and success is hard work. From business formation to contract matters to potential legal disputes, there is a range of issues that business leaders in California must be prepared to face....
A couple of weeks ago, a post on this blog began a discussion on the six different types of business entities that can be formed in California. That post provided the readers with a brief overview of a Corporation, a Limited Liability Company and a Sole...
California, in recent decades, has emerged as the startup capital of the world and people from across the United States and the rest of the world are coming to the state to set up shop. However, before starting a business in California, an entrepreneur needs to decide...
If you’re about to start a new business, you are probably feeling financial stress and pinching every penny. It takes money to get a business off the ground, and that requires some hard choices about what are considered necessities vs. luxuries.You might think...
Regardless of why you hired a contractor, you likely have certain expectations. You probably plan to have the work completed by the date you agreed on, receive the materials you chose and trust that your contractor will perform the work according to manufacturer...
California is one of the best places in the world to start a new business. While the tech giants of Silicon Valley are stellar examples, businesses in other industries too have thrived in the Golden State. This startup boom can be attributed to factors such as...
In today's business world, litigation is fairly common. That's why it's become just as common for businesses to proactively protect themselves against legal issues. Sadly, this practice is particularly rampant in the construction, building and real estate industries....
If you've ever had a mechanics' lien placed on your property you know that it has nothing to do with your car or the mechanic that you use for auto repairs. But if you've never heard much about this particular legal maneuver, you'll agree with most of the people who...
