Securing funding is fundamental to starting a business. Funding your business is one of the first important financial decisions you will need to make as an entrepreneur. A founder has many ways to secure funding depending on the type of business and your specific...
Buying a business is a major decision — and there can be many advantages to acquiring an existing company rather than starting your own. If you’re planning to buy a business, it’s important to know why you’re buying. Are you a financial buyer, an investor, a strategic...
Selling your business after putting years of hard work into it is a big decision. Whether you’re planning for retirement, motivated by financial reasons, or selling as part of a broader strategy, to achieve the best financial outcome you must plan in advance to ensure...
Cybersecurity should be a top priority when moving offices. Amid the havoc that can come with moving your workforce to a new space, Cybersecurity is an area often overlooked. In Part IV of this four-part blog series about moving offices, we will cover cybersecurity...
Moving offices is a significant undertaking. Everything in this process can take longer than you think. In Part I of this blog series, we talked about the things you need to think about when making the decision to relocate your workforce. In Part II, we explored the...
One of the things you will need to think about when moving offices is negotiating the commercial lease for the space you choose. Many landlords require that you secure your financial obligations and liabilities by signing a lease guarantee. This agreement provides...
I formerly worked as a satellite employee from my home state of New Jersey. I ended my employment with my former employer in 2016. In 2018, I was sued by my former employer for $1.1 million in Illinois State Court. I was referred to Brinen & Associates, LLC by a friend who is a client of the firm. Brinen & Associates, LLC came highly recommended. I contacted Joshua Brinen and then had a consultation at his office with his colleague Mark White. Together, Messrs. Brinen and White explained my options...
