HOUSTON LAW BLOG
Tips to find the right commercial land investment
Vacant lots can be a ripe source of income for commercial investors. As with any real estate deal, choosing the right property is an essential component to a profitable outcome. Use these strategies to find the ideal commercial land tract for purchase. Target...
Recent commercial real estate deals by South Korean investors
In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the North Texas region attracted significant interest in commercial real estate from investors based in Canada. Approximately 40 years later, it is now investors from South Korean who are making significant purchases of commercial...
Being ready in case of a tax audit
After Tax Day comes and goes, it is time to move onto the next big fear for the year. The anticipation and fear of an audit. There are some business owners who will keep physical boxes of documents for years out of fear of a future audit. While maintaining thorough...
Who is next in line to lead your business?
Part of building a successful business is building a reputation and a legacy. You have taken the time to establish your business’s name in the field, and you want that name to endure long after your time owning the company. Whether you plan to pass your business on to...
How much does your future office space impact productivity?
There are a lot of factors to consider when you are looking for a new space for your business. Of course, the well-known rule of real estate, “location, location, location” is important, but another critical issue is what type of environment will help your staff be...
3 questions to gauge whether your business is franchisable
For ambitious business owners, franchising is often a smart way to continue to grow. That is, if you welcome franchisees onboard, you likely work with motivated business partners who have a success-based mindset. Of course, not all businesses are ready to franchise....
Common mistakes when selling a business
As an entrepreneur, you spend a lot of time developing and growing your business. Not only have you come up with the product or service, but you also had to make investments in how you and your employees would make it all happen. When it comes time to sell your...
Signs a business negotiation is not going well
Some enjoy the art of making deals, negotiating agreements and contracts may not be a source of worry. The debate and discussion between current and future partners may be an exciting part of owning a business. For business owners who are new to negotiation or who...
Planning for an energy company merger or acquisition
As the oil and gas industry ramps up production, energy companies in Texas are discovering opportunities to merge with and acquire other organizations. One strong motivator driving these transactions is a lack of liquidity. Because of pricing, market risk and other...
Company equity sales: focus on private placement offerings
One of the largest constraints on growth for many businesses is liquidity. Debt can be expensive or unavailable on commercially reasonable terms. And, lenders often prefer to work with a company that has substantial equity. In many instances, growth or expansion...
