Sep 7, 2016
The Parol Evidence Rule and Contracts
How can the Parol Evidence Rule affect the contract your business is signing? This often overlooked rule can actually determine your legal recourse.
Document and Contracts
Sep 1, 2016
5 Reasons Why You Must Not Forget Key Contract Dates
Not sure about the importance of evergreen clauses? 5 Reasons Why You Must Not Forget Key Contract Dates!
Aug 23, 2016
4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease
Is your business lease doomed from the start? 4 Red Flags in a Commercial Lease- and how to avoid them.
May 25, 2016
Negotiating a Fair Franchise Agreement
Thinking of signing a franchise agreement? Read a lawyer's perspective on how to negotiate a favorable franchise agreement.
May 12, 2016
Beware of Franchise Agreements
Thinking of buying a franchise? Be sure to review the franchise agreements, since they may not be in your favor. It pays to carefully plan...
Mar 17, 2016
How to Get Out of a Contract
Do you know how to get out of a contract? Many small businesses struggle once they sign a contract.
Aug 18, 2015
How to Write an Effective Proposal
Can You Sell Yourself? Imagine you are taking about your business to a potential client. They love the idea and want to hear more. Can you pitch your whole business...
Jun 30, 2015
Does Your LLC Have a Proper Operating Agreement?
‘Shotgun’ Weddings and LLC’s You (hopefully) would not get married to someone without getting to know them first and having a plan for the marriage. The same goes for forming...
Jan 1, 2015
The Faux Contradiction of Contracts
Just the other day, I picked up my daughter from school. She announced to myself and my other daughter in the car at the time, that she “made friends with...
Nov 4, 2013
Commercial Leases: Avoid Getting Screwed
I’ll be the first to admit the title to this blog article is a bit raw or aggressive. I considered something subtler, like “Commercial Leases – Small Businesses Beware” or...
Mar 20, 2011
Consistency: The key ingredient in any magic sauce
In my previous blog post, I talked about how Evergreen Clauses should be avoided in your contracts. In this article, I talk about another thing to avoid in your contracts:...
Mar 8, 2011
Contract Tip: Avoid Evergreen Clauses
If you’re interested in Evergreen Clauses, you should consider L4SB’s flat-rate contract review. Only $20/page (minimum 5 pages). In my previous blog post, Not incorporating is risky business, I suggested...