Many times, when an Ohio business is first starting out, the business owner must decide between renting or buying space in which to operate the business. This decision is often based upon a variety of things such as the current real estate market, financing options...
Month: May 2017
Business valuation useful in business planning
At one time or another, each Ohio business owner will begin to wonder exactly how much his or her business is worth. There are a variety of reasons that this thought process will come about, including formulating answers to shareholder questions, purchasing or selling...
Contract disputes with city prompt filing of lawsuit
Like everywhere else in the country, Cleveland relies on private contractors for many of its projects. In many cases, everything goes according to plan, but in others, contract disputes arise. If the city and the contractor are unable to come to an agreement outside...
‘Fixer Upper’ star Chip Gaines faces business litigation
The couple made a splash on HGTV with their down-to-earth style and stunning home remodels. Fans in Ohio and beyond saw Chip and Joanna Gaines quickly rise to stardom following the success of their TV show, "Fixer Upper," in which Gaines's company, Magnolia Realty,...
The corporation as a form of business organization
After months or perhaps even years of planning, it is time -- time to dive in and join hundreds of thousands of entrepreneurs across Ohio. The concept is sound and the opportunity for a new business startup seems right. Perhaps one of the only remaining decisions is...
Can I be fired for reporting illegal activity at work?
Imagine that you are at work and witness a fellow employee or supervisor committing a crime. You are about to report the illegal activity and then you stop and think to yourself, can I be fired for reporting this? What if my company accuses me of not being a loyal...
