Many things could pose significant roadblocks for a business when it comes to its plans for the future. Among these is a business not getting promptly paid for the goods or services it provides by the parties it contracts with. Not getting payments on invoices is a...
Business & Commercial Law
Entrepreneurs differ greatly in circumstances, personality
Entrepreneurs are a very diverse group. They vary greatly in their circumstances when starting a company. This includes in the type of business they are starting, the scope of their business, how many other people are involved in their business endeavor, their...
Louisiana: The worst state for businesses?
A state can have many general trends when it comes to companies. This includes general trends regarding business climate. A recent 24/7 Wall St. report points to Louisiana having the worst business climate in the nation.For each state, the report looked into 47...
Manufacturing: Not just the realm of big businesses
Whatever type of business a person here in Louisiana is starting, legal matters can be a very big deal when it comes to the formation of their business. From employment law issues, to contract matters, to entity choice, to real estate matters regarding the business,...
When concerns come up for a prospective entrepreneur
When a person has an idea for a business and is thinking of starting a company, there are many things they can be quite excited about. However, there are also many concerns they might have. Sometimes, worries about these concerns get in the way of a person actually...
When a business ends up having to let employees go
There are many very tough situations that can come up for a small business owner. One is having to terminate or let go of an employee. There are various things that could result in a business owner facing this situation, including tough financial circumstances.Given...
Getting off on the right foot can be critical for startups
Getting off to a good start is of great importance in a great number of contexts. Starting up a business is certainly among these contexts. When a business is in its beginning stages, there are all kinds of important decisions and key matters that can come before a...
Balancing a job and a new business? Having a partner might help
Some entrepreneurs, for financial or other reasons, decide to hang onto a full-time job while starting a new business. Now, there can be some unique challenges in getting a new business off the ground when one is balancing one’s new business with a full-time job. One...
Many individuals approaching retirement age starting businesses
Starting a business is not just an activity for the young. Entrepreneurs come in all ages. For example, some people opt to start a business as they are approaching retirement. In fact, this is becoming quite common. One recent estimate, by The Kauffman Foundation,...

