On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 21, 2020 | Business Law
In the early stages of a partnership or LLC, it is easy to see your venture with complete optimism. When you are excited about a new opportunity, you may not see the need for changes in the future. As you and your partners started your business, it seemed like your...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | May 18, 2020 | Business Law
As owner of a closely-held business, you have created a company culture and have systems and a brand in place that have brought you success. You are accustomed to being responsible primarily to yourself and your partners and associates. There are times when it makes...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 29, 2020 | Business Law
For most companies, there is not a constant surge of business that promises prosperity for the foreseeable future. There are times when you are doing well, and times when you hope for more. When your business is booming, it is easy to start thinking about reinvesting...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 22, 2020 | Business Law
You and your business partners count on contracts to complete some of the essential parts of your business. During a negotiation, you decide the benefits that make up both sides of the agreement to meet your needs. Unfortunately, there are times when circumstances out...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Apr 3, 2020 | Business Law
There are some aspects of business that seem to change quickly, while other concepts take much longer. When the old ways seem to be working, owners often see no reason to make changes. As times change, however, people begin to question whether there is a more...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 4, 2020 | Blog, Business Law
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...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Mar 3, 2020 | Blog, Business Law
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...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Feb 26, 2020 | Business Law
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....
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Feb 24, 2020 | Blog, Business Law
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...
On behalf of Stephenson Fournier | Jan 23, 2020 | Business Law
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...
