Creative And Effective Solutions For Legal Disputes
You may believe the time isn’t right to start a new business. The pandemic and the economic downturn have meant immense changes to the business landscape. At the same time, however, there have been many businesses that have survived and even thrived in this...
It seems simple. You have a court judgment against a vendor or client, but they haven’t paid. Now, it is time to force the issue. Unfortunately, business debt collection can be complex in Texas. People and entities with judgments against a recalcitrant debtor can...
When your business needs cash to survive, you may expect to borrow from your 401(k) account or other savings. This is called “bootstrapping” and it seems like a straightforward, “do or die” solution. Unfortunately, some people may not have sufficient savings to infuse...
If you’re a commercial landlord, these last few months have probably been challenging. Not only are many of your tenants unable to make their lease payments, but some may no longer see a reason to renew. Meanwhile, your expenses haven’t gone down. There may not be...
If you’re planning to sell your business or some of your assets this year, you may want to set up a complex trust. Doing so could eliminate the capital gains you might otherwise be expected to pay. There are a couple of traditional ways to reduce or defer capital...
According to a Small Business Trends survey in July, 92% of small businesses in the U.S. have had to reinvent themselves over the past few months. Are you one of them? If not, your struggling business may need to be next. Where do you begin? It starts with hustle, as...
If you have money to invest in a new business, you may be struggling to find a reliable, profitable venture to invest in. Or, you may have an existing business that has hung on so far but faces serious challenges. In an ordinary year, according to the U.S. Bureau of...
Business was tough enough before the pandemic. Now, many businesses are facing a cascade of troubles. Vendors and suppliers are slow or unable to fulfill their contracts. Your rental properties aren’t paying. Expenses haven’t gone down, but income has dropped off. And...
If you’re involved in a business dispute right now, you may want more than ever to keep it out of court. The courts are working very slowly at the moment, and it could be some time before they return to normal operations. Even in the best of times, litigation is...
When the first wave of business closures hit this spring, many of the companies involved were already in trouble. Or, their owners were ready to close for other reasons, like a pending sale or retirement. Those that survived have been hurt. Many received crucial help...
