What Should You Consider Before You Sign a Business Lease?
Written By: Brandy Miller | October 1, 2017 | No Comments
A Lease is a Contract. There are questions you must ask yourself before you sign a Lease. Has a Business Lease Lawyer Near Reading, PA Read Over the Lease? You need to read and underrstand the Lease. Our Business Contracts Attorneys can explain clauses containing complicated legalese in plain English so you know what you’re…
Why Is Intellectual Property Important?
Written By: Brandy Miller | September 1, 2017 | No Comments
Definition of Intellectual Property Intellectual Property refers to any intangible property you have created through creativity. It may apply to a manuscript; book; design; invention; or other product. If you own a business, chances are you have Intellectual Property. In fact, your Intellectual Property may be the most significant part of your business. Why is…
Buy-Sell Agreements
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | August 15, 2017 | No Comments
What Are Buy-Sell Agreements? Buy-Sell Agreements require one party to purchase a specific ownership interest in the company and the other party to sell an ownership interest. Buy-Sell Agreements protect businesses from divorce; death; disability; and other possible issues. Two Type of Buy-Sell Agreements There are different types of Buy-Sell Agreements. It’s important to understand…
What Are Some Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Franchise?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | August 1, 2017 | No Comments
Why Consider Franchises? For entrepreneurs who don’t want to reinvent the wheel, purchasing a Franchise can seem like a great option. Franchises often advertise themselves as businesses that take the guesswork out of setting up a new company. By buying into a Franchise, you’re buying into an established brand and business rather than having to…
Developing Your Brand Is Essential
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | July 12, 2017 | No Comments
Brand Definition Every company has a Brand. When people see your name or your company’s name, and they have an opinion about it at all, that’s your Brand. Word of mouth reputation is essential to your business’s success. Branding is Important Big companies spend a lot of time developing their Brand. This time, effort, and funding…
What Should You Do to Get out of a Commercial Business Lease
Written By: Brandy Miller | July 1, 2017 | No Comments
When you signed your commercial lease, you may have expected to stay at the property for a specific period of time. Many things can happen in the course of business, though. The property may not be as beneficial for your business as you expected or your company may not take off as much as you…
Getting Off On A Technicality Not A Technicality
Written By: Brandy Miller | June 15, 2017 | No Comments
We’ve all heard of criminal defendants “getting off on a technicality”. Most of our society sees that as unfair, as a dangerous criminal getting to go free because of some meaningless legal procedural rule. Still, others believe if they hire a good enough lawyer, they will be able to get off on a technicality and…
Cost of Litigation
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 27, 2017 | No Comments
High Cost of Litigation Can Prohibit a Fair Day in Court The cost of legal services is of great concern for the legal community. The cost of trying a case is prohibitive for far too many people, leaving many people without a realistic chance to get a fair day in Court for all kinds of…
Should a General Power of Attorney (POA) Be Part of My Estate Plan?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 13, 2017 | No Comments
Should a General Power of Attorney (POA) Be Part of My Estate Plan? If someone is incapacitated due to old age, illness, or injuries sustained in an accident, he or she may not be able to make important decisions regarding their estate. To protect your estate, you should seriously consider having someone serve as your…
Image Matters
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 5, 2017 | No Comments
The Car You Drive Influences Your Image How the Car You Drive Can Enhance Your Image The Business Weekly had an interesting theme last week- dress for success. It made me think about how accurate it is that image does matter. I can recall starting out as a young attorney owning my law firm, and…