Commercial zoning refers to the laws that regulate the activities that a business can do in a particular area, or zone. In addition to commercial zones, cities and towns usually have residential, industrial, and agricultural zones. Some property types that may open in...
When you get into a dispute with a business partner, you want to take a step back and make sure that you evaluate the situation carefully before you do anything. The last thing you want is to damage your ties, which are the lifeblood of a healthy and growing business....
A sole proprietorship is different from most other business structures in that there is a close identification between the company and the owner. It is possible to sell a sole proprietorship just as it is possible to sell any other type of business. However, because...
Intellectual properties include trademarks and patents. You may register and protect them through the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. As noted by USTPO.gov, trademarks consist of symbols or words describing your brand, product or service. Patents reflect a unique...
Buying a home is a significant rite of passage for many people. While it can be exciting to prepare for buying your first home, you could ruin the mood if you do not have a down payment when it comes time to make a purchase. Most people have to save for the down...
From rowhomes to condos, many properties in the Phoenix metropolitan area have party walls. A party wall is a divider that straddles the property line between two independently owned homes. Consequently, each property owner typically owns only one side of the party...
Most businesses these days have valuable intellectual property (IP) that is integral to their ongoing success. As explained by the International Trade Association, protection of IP is crucial to maintain a competitive advantage over similar businesses. IP includes...
When you make an offer on a home and make your intentions known you want to purchase it, you are entering into an agreement with the seller. Once the seller accepts your offer, he or she will take the home off the market, losing any other potential offers. Because of...
You hear the term “due diligence” a lot in the business world, especially in the areas of acquisitions and mergers. But what does this term mean? What does it require of you? As explained by the Corporate Finance Institute, due diligence is the extensive investigative...
A patent is a type of intellectual property that grants the patent holder the right to exclude others from making, selling, importing or using their unique invention or innovation for 20 years. The United States Patent and Trademark Office issues these rights. Patent...