After putting years of hard work into your business, selling your company 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...
Everything is more complicated than you might expect regarding the logistics of moving your office. In Part I of this blog series, we discussed finding a location and negotiating a lease. In Part II, we will cover the topic of handling the move — and how to plan to...
A business purchase agreement is a contract that transfers a company from the owner to the new buyer. A purchase agreement is used to buy and sell all types of businesses, including sole proprietorships, partnerships, corporations, and limited liability companies....
Due diligence for buying a business is crucial to a successful transaction. Whether a deal is structured as a merger, stock transaction, or asset transaction, a prospective buyer of a business must perform due diligence to ensure that the buyer is getting the business...
If you’re a business owner, you need to understand the difference between employees and independent contractors. Not only is the understanding of the difference between employees and independent contractors crucial for tax purposes, but also to avoid legal and...
Under the federal securities laws, a company may not offer securities unless they have been registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or an exemption from registration can be used. Regulation D of the Securities Act of 1933 provides three main...
