Restrictive covenants – non-disclosure, non-solicitation and non-competition agreements – are common contractual terms for many employers handling sensitive trade secrets or confidential information. Agreements containing these covenants must walk a fine line to be...
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Year: 2021
Houston is the 3rd largest industrial market in the first half of 2021
On August 11th, Houston’s growth as an industrial player received national attention once again. Coming in at $1.93 billion in transactions, the city of Houston is the third-largest industrial real estate market in the country. The report also notes that Dallas came...
What makes a successful sub-development?
August 2022 expects to see the completion of a new housing development in Forney, Texas. What makes this development news noteworthy is that it represents a unique effort to stand out to prospective buyers by adding luxurious amenities such as, in this case, a massive...
Is now the time to sell a business?
With Congress' ongoing discussions about the federal budget, there could be significant changes to the tax code, possibly including increases in capital gains tax rates. If significant changes to the capital gains tax move forward, you may think 2021 is the right time...
What are the obstacles to moving an overseas company to Texas?
Texas is a business-friendly state, and many US companies find a move to the Lone Star state in their best interests. However, crossing state lines is relatively simple compared to the perceived difficulty of expanding a company to the US from another country. The...
Franchises part 4: The long term outlook
In some ways a franchise is an investment like any other, and while you might find a great deal of success running your franchise, it is a building block. Perhaps it is a cornerstone; perhaps it is a part of your wider portfolio of businesses. You must look to your...
Franchises Part 3: Fee structures and opening
Franchises are a shortcut to becoming a small business owner, in that it provides structure, a business plan and a marketing system. While you will be a part of a more extensive system, you will also be a business owner, and that means opening will require a great...
Franchises part 2: How to choose the right franchise
There are two aspects to choosing a franchise to invest in that matter: potential for success and corporate culture. Both factors matter to prospective franchisees, but for vastly different reasons. Working in a franchise, crafting a franchise, you have the potential...
Franchises part 1: An introduction to franchising
A successful business is hard to develop from the ground up, but there may be a shortcut if you have the investment capital and a desire for an established brand. By investing in a successful franchise, you may build a profitable business using a tested template. What...
Is “urban sprawl” a development opportunity?
Many have mixed feelings on the concept of “urban sprawl.” Many critics highlight concerns of social and environmental issues closely tied to the origins of expanding suburban developments surrounding cities. However, in the reality of 2021, urban sprawl appears to be...