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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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 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...
The importance of choosing the proper insurance plan for your business
Opening a new business is the culmination of a great deal of planning, much of it around securing financing and investors. There is a strong chance that your potential investors will require proper risk management before taking the leap. That means finding the ideal...
How to create an enforceable non-compete agreement in Texas
An employer in any industry has the right to require their employees to sign a non-compete agreement – a contract in which the employee promises not to work in competition with the employer, in the event that the employee leaves the company. However, employers do not...
Working with friends? Plan cautiously before you sign on the dotted line.
If you and your friends come up with an amazing business idea, you may think that it’s the perfect time to start working together. Before you do, take some time to consider how this situation could go wrong. There is a difference between being friends, colleagues and...
General solicitation under Rule 506(c): Part 2
Private offerings are increasingly attractive options for companies raising funds ever since Regulation D was amended to add Rule 506(c) which permits use of general solicitation methods in certain private offerings. The ability to advertise broadly adds another...
General solicitation under Rule 506(c): Part 1
Entrepreneurs and business owners typically have one thought at the back of their mind to help grow their operations: raising capital. One increasingly popular way to attain investment is via a private offering under Reg. D Rule 506(c) because it allows general...