The corporate landscape is a dynamic environment where companies constantly strive for growth and competitive advantage. One primary method of achieving these goals is through business mergers. To understand this complex process better, here are some frequently asked...
Business & Commercial Law
Methods to protect intellectual property assets
Intellectual property refers to a creation from the mind or intellect of a person or business that has economic value. Common examples include photos and artwork, music production, writing and computer apps. This broad definition means that companies both large and...
How do patents and trademarks differ?
These days, it is more important than ever to stand out from the crowd in order to have a successful business. Protecting your intellectual property is the best way to ensure that you can keep what makes your company unique protected from anyone who might try to ride...
3 pros and cons of financing the sale of a business
When business owners decide to sell their companies, they have several options, including financing. According to Links Financial, financing includes payments over time for the buyer and a possible balloon payment at the end of an agreed amount of time. While...
What should you know about commercial zoning?
All buildings within a town or city have to abide by zoning laws. This defines the sort of activities that may take place on a building's property. Typical zones include commercial, industrial, agricultural and residential. In commercially zoned areas, common property...
Common partnership issues
When you have a partner, you should expect disagreements. In fact, partners will rarely agree on everything all the time. However, when you start a business, you should have made major decisions about your company. These are a few issues you understand before signing...
Colorado River water crisis could impact commercial development
Because of drought conditions in the western part of the United States, water conservation efforts are critical for maintaining Arizona's water supply. Commercial and industrial operations utilize about 15% of the water supply in the state. The current water crisis...
How can you form stronger business contracts?
As a small business owner, there is a lot you need to get done every day to keep your operations up and running. One of your priorities as a business owner is likely to protect your business from liability by forming contracts with other parties. According to the...
5 common mistakes to avoid as you start your new business venture
Starting a new business is an exciting and ambitious undertaking, something you may have looked forward to for years. It is easy to get caught up in the buzz of day-to-day operations, but here are five common mistakes to avoid as you launch your new company. 1....
Fair use and copyright infringement basics
In the digital age, intellectual property protections are a hot-button issue. Information is freely accessible and widely shared online, blurring the lines between what is free to use and what copyright laws protect. Adding to that confusion is the fair use doctrine....