Employees can make or break a company. Good employees can attract new customers, produce results and generate income for the company and its owners. On the other hand, other employees can have a negative impact on the company, its reputation and its bottom line....
Business financing decisions and available options
Starting a new business can be an expensive venture. The Ohio entrepreneur often has numerous expenses before the first item is ever sold. As such, business financing decisions can play a critical role in the new company's success. Of course, listening to the customer...
Written business plan part of the business planning process
Planning is the key ingredient for almost every worthwhile endeavor. This certainly holds true when an Ohio entrepreneur decides to begin a new business venture. In fact, creation of the business plan is often what drives the initial start-up and provides the roadmap...
Keys to succession planning for your small business
Are you starting to feel the lure of retirement but are not quite ready to hand off your small business? If so, now is the perfect time to review your business's succession plan. If you don't have one, now is the time to prepare one. Planning for succession of your...
Contract disputes may require legal remedy
Companies often must depend upon each other in order to be successful. One company often supplies needed resources to another Ohio company. This relationship may be established through a hand-shake, verbal agreement or even a written contract, and without this...
Shareholder disputes can adversely affect Ohio business
Company growth, profits and stability are vital to many Ohio companies. As the company grows, it may decide that adding shareholders will afford the company the resources and experience needed for future growth and profitability. In many instances, this addition...
Solid contracts do not always prevent contract disputes
Hiring a new employee is often a leap of faith. An Ohio employer may not know how closely the new hire will compare to the outstanding resume and references presented during the hiring process. Nevertheless, the employer may offer the candidate a job. However, when is...
Is the government trying to take your real estate?
Yes, eminent domain still exists and can happen. The government may come in and attempt to take possession of an Ohio resident's real estate, whether it is residential or commercial. Fortunately, it cannot do so without giving the property owner notice and the...
Commercial real estate offers many options for investors
Many who are looking to diversify their portfolios are discovering the benefits of investing in real estate. While it is common for those new to the Ohio real estate world to consider residential properties, more experts are encouraging investors to look at the...
Contract disputes can damage one’s business
Ohio businesses often enter into written agreements with other businesses or individuals. These contracts contain the terms of those agreements between the parties. A business that decides not to honor a contract faces many potential consequences. Contract...
