Business Law

The idea of starting a business is thrilling and it is not unusual to become engrossed in the excitement of developing your brand and getting your goods and services out there. However, there is more to establishing your business than crafting a business name and...

Business organization presents the most complicated issues for a prospective business owner. The type of business and its mission statement, competition in the market and plans for growth matter, but so do other issues. Who will manage the business? How will I...

In Texas, people who want to start a business have multiple options when deciding on what formation to use. Depending on the product or service they are selling, their financial situation and goals in general, the choices can vary. One strategy that can be very useful...

While investing in a franchise seems like a simple and straightforward way to enter into the business community, there are many issues that a qualified law firm can help a future small business owner navigate. Franchises in Texas can be extremely expensive and most...

You may have a great deal of pride in a business that you built from the ground up, but most people do not want to work their entire lives. Retirement is the goal for many workers in Austin, but what happens to your business after you retire or if you suddenly pass...

Many Texas businesses will benefit by forming a partnership. This can bring in people who have different skills to add to and enhance the business, gear it up for success and share the risk. However, there are certain laws that are in place in the Lone Star State that...

There are many providers of ready-made legal documents that businesses in the Austin area may use. Admittedly, many of these providers ensure that these do-it-yourself documents, corporate bylaws, business contracts, commercial leases and the like, get reviewed by an...

Do you want your business to grow to the point that it becomes a household name? If so, you may be interested in franchising. But is your business ready for such a change? Franchising takes more than simply a good idea. In this post, we will discuss some signs that...

Business formation requires a willingness to assume tremendous risk. Statistics for Texas reveal that, despite issues of labor and capital, trends within the state economy show the economic environment remains fertile for development and growth. Capital and labor are...

Many Texas entrepreneurs can be extremely enthusiastic when they start their business, especially if they are joined in the enterprise by one or two close friends. Business relationships, like marriages, can often fray over time, and the initial enthusiasm turns to...