Building a business from the ground up can seem like a daunting task, especially for young entrepreneurs. With so many questions involved in the process, it can make finding reliable advice nearly impossible. Cobb Cole attorney and partner John Ferguson was recently spotlighted as a resource for a new publication by Evolve titled “Build to Last: Q&A […]
Category: Business Law
Should you work with a business law attorney?
Business law is a general term that encompasses all laws that determine how to both form and run a business. Business laws set up rules that all businesses have to follow.When you’re ready to set up a business, you’ll need to understand business law. This is why many…
What are a merger’s benefits?
Your business has done very well for itself, and you’re in a position where you can continue to grow it or opt to merge with another corporation. A merger occurs when you agree to sell your company or merge it with another larger corporation. You might do this to…
Here’s why to consider working with a business law attorney
When you decided to set up a business, you took the time to educate yourself on local laws and regulations, but everything is still complex. You want to make sure you do everything right, so that you protect yourself against liability and register your business…
Can you hire employees from outside the United States?
As a business owner, there may be times when you can’t find the right employees in the area. As a result, you might want to turn to international hiring or seeking help from immigrant workers.It is your responsibility to make sure that any employee you hire is…
Understand the 30-day rule if you plan to ship goods
As a business that intends to ship goods to customers, you should know about the Mail, Internet, or Telephone Order Merchandise Rule. This rule is also called the 30-day rule and is essentially a rule that dictates how you need to fulfill your orders. The rule is…
How common is long-term success in the small business world?
All entrepreneurs hope their new company will be a big hit. But how likely, in general, are small businesses to be successful?Statistics suggest that short-term success is not terribly uncommon in the small business world. Small Business Administration estimates point…