Resources
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Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions pt. 3
October 9, 2019
Breaking It Down: The Third of the Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions Our Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions has been so popular that we have decided to break it down. To briefly discuss...
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Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions pt. 2
October 2, 2019
Breaking It Down: The Second of the Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions Our Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions has been so popular that we have decided to break it down. To briefly discuss...
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Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions pt. 1
September 18, 2019
Breaking It Down: The First of the Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions Our Ten Commandments of Business Acquisitions has been so popular that we have decided to break it down. To briefly discuss...
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8 FAQ Regarding Contracts
September 3, 2019
What is a contract? A contract is a promise or set of promises for the breach of which the law gives a remedy or the performance of which the law recognizes as a duty. In other words, a contract is a...
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Business Success Tips from an Unusual Place
August 19, 2019
I picked up an invaluable saying at a recent memorial service. A speaker at the service told us that the deceased used to say “Doing Does It.” One of his favorite sayings. Of course it...
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Someone Wants to Buy My Business. Now What?
July 29, 2019
This is a question we hear from business owners who have been approached about the possibility of selling their business. Prospective sellers are always concerned about selling at a satisfactory price...
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Always Proceed as if the Details Matter, as Sometimes They Really Do!
July 15, 2019
I was fretting the other day because our marketing help was referring to “The Calkins Law Firm, Ltd.” As “Calkins Law Firm, Ltd.” And was referring to the speaker series that we...
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Things to Consider When Bringing on a New Business Partner
June 4, 2019
I recently got a phone call from an entrepreneur in California who had been referred to me for legal advice. She explained that she wanted to enter into a Founders Agreement with a new business partner...
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Case Study: Why You Should Approach Arbitration Like It’s Litigation
May 28, 2019
I recently worked with an out-of-state client who is a graphic designer. My client, we’ll call her Jane, worked as an independent contractor for a large manufacturer of gift items, such as mugs and...
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How to Win a Breach of Contract Lawsuit
April 23, 2019
When I consider all the claims our law firm is asked to handle, breach of contract is at the core of most of them. This is because at its essence, a business is a bundle of relationships. You have relationships...
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The Different Types of Breach of Contract
April 15, 2019
What is the definition of breach of contract? At it’s core, breach of contract means to break the terms of a written or verbal agreement. Breach of contract sounds pretty straightforward. Either...
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Tips for Preparing Your Business for Sale
April 2, 2019
Most business owners don’t plan to sell their business. They do it because they have to. The days where you could assume the next generation would take on the business are long gone. Whether it’s...
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The Steps in Due Diligence when Buying a Manufacturing Business
January 31, 2019
One of the first questions I am asked by clients looking to buy a business is, “What do I have to do for due diligence and how much will it cost?” At least, I hope they ask. A concerning number...
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Three Types of Buy-Sell Agreements
January 8, 2019
There are three general types of buy-sell agreements. They are often defined as: fixed price, formula price, and valuation process. Fixed price agreements are exactly as they are advertised – the...
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Five Ways Venture Capital Can Hurt Your Startup
November 28, 2018
The venture capital world is often at odds with the goals of young startups — and in some cases, it can lead to their destruction. I recently met a guy I’ll call “Tom.” After...
