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Before purchasing commercial property, check for easements
Commercial property deals require significant research and inspection. Many sellers inflate the value of their property by hiding defects or imminent repairs. For thorough vetting, realtors or company lawyers will check with the local government zoning commission on...
Tactics to gain leverage over influential suppliers
One challenge facing today’s small businesses is negotiating with large regional suppliers. These massive corporations may hold monopolies over specific geographic regions, limiting their customers’ access to competitive options. Sometimes, these large entities...
What makes a construction contract a good construction contract?
Whether you represent a company that regularly builds and expands or you are developing real estate for the first time, understanding what goes into a good construction contract may protect your interests now and in the future. In fact, some experts believe disputes...
What are the pros and cons of arbitration?
Generally speaking, businesses want to avoid litigation at all costs. Litigation can be very expensive, time-consuming and can potentially ruin relationships. Fortunately, you can save litigation for a last resort in most cases. A popular alternative to litigation is...
Zoning changes in Peoria
Buying raw land and improving it with commercial property is a complex real estate investment strategy. However, it is often a sensible option for investors who are able to pin down all of the variables. This article looks at one of the reasons due diligence is so...
What can a buy/sell agreement help you with?
Buy/sell agreements establish a number of rules for unexpected contingencies in business. Ideally, your company sees nothing but smooth sailing, but there is no need to hope for that when you get it in writing beforehand. As Forbes points out, every business...
What are your options when your partner breaches a contract?
When you and your partner entered into business together, you may have done so because you had a strong level of trust between you. What happens, though, when your partner breaches the terms of a contract and breaks the trust that exists between you? Per the Houston...
When clients fail to pay you as an independent contractor
Many of today’s independent contractors have a hard time securing timely payments from clients. If you count yourself among them, you may have first-hand knowledge of how much of a struggle this may be. In some cases, you may have clients who fail to pay you for the...
Tips for negotiating a commercial lease renewal
Renewing a commercial lease often involves heavy negotiation because your business needs may change over time. Maybe you hope to change the layout of your existing commercial space, or perhaps you are looking to add elements that may make your team more productive and...
Exercising due diligence when purchasing a franchise
When purchasing a franchise in Arizona, a potential buyer has a right to inspect the accounting records and business practices. Whether buying a unit from an independent franchisee or directly from the franchise corporation, due diligence helps the decision-making...
