Want to Break Your Contract with an Employer? Read This First
A lot of people like the security of having a contract with their employer — but contracts always cut both ways. Your employer may be relying on that contract just as much as you are. Your signature commits you to work for that employer until the contract ends. So, what happens when you want out? […]
Can Social Media Help Your Company Fend off Lawsuits?
Social media — for better or worse — is very much a part of many people’s lives. It’s also become a tool that smaller companies and brands have learned to leverage against their bigger competitors when they seem to be engaged in an overreach. In the past, a letter from a big-name company threatening a […]
What Are the Top 4 Things You Need to Review in a Job Contract?
When you get a job offer, it’s very tempting to let your enthusiasm carry you away. You may be inclined to sign on the dotted line without much thought when they offer you a contract. Don’t do it. Before you sign a job contract, there are four key things you need to review (at a minimum): 1. […]
Alternative Dispute Resolution for Business Disputes
When you have a business dispute, the priority is often getting it resolved so that the business can move on normally. There are several ways that this might happen. In some cases, you might be able to work something out with the other party without any assistance. You may have to turn to other options […]
Business Partnership Agreements: Dos and Don’ts
When two or more people choose to start or continue a business venture together, clarity is of utmost importance. Who will make decisions? What financial share of the business will each party have? What responsibilities does each owner hold? Georgia business partners can and should clarify all these issues in a business partnership agreement. A business partnership […]
Don’t Let an Ill-worded Contract Negatively Affect Your Business
You are one of the many proud business owners in the state of Georgia. You work hard and want to do everything in your power to keep your company running smoothly and successfully. Contacts can help you do that. However, if a contract is ill-worded, it may have the opposite effect. Contracts are used for […]
Verbal Contracts Can Have Their Issues
When running a business, even a small one, there will likely be many opportunities to create business relationships. These relationships could help Georgia entrepreneurs perform their operations more smoothly and work toward growth. However, it is important that these relationships have some legal boundaries, which can often be included in various business contracts. Though some […]
Ensuring a Business Contract Is Enforceable
Entering into an agreement with another business or party in Georgia often involves creating a contract. However, creating an enforceable business contract might not be as straightforward as it seems. To ensure that a contract will be enforceable in the future, one should consider its terms as well as the capacity of those who are […]
Considerations When Getting a Business Loan
It is common for business leaders to require a loan as one point or another. There are many reasons a businessperson may seek a loan, even if the enterprise is successful; the individual may want to acquire a competitor, invest in equipment or marketing, or simply cover the bills during a slow period. Whatever the […]
A Partnership Dispute Could Present Need for Dissolution
Business partnerships that once seemed so promising can find themselves in trouble later. In some cases, one partner may start neglecting important business matters, or the partners cannot agree on an important business decision. Of course, various other factors could contribute to a partnership dispute, and identifying the issue can be the first step in […]