Business Planning & Transactions Archives - Page 12 of 16

LLC Membership Interests as Collateral

It is not uncommon for lenders to take a security interest in a business owner’s ownership interest in the corporation, LLC, limited partnership or other entity as collateral for a loan to the business. For … Read More

Maryland Division of Unemployment Insurance Cases Based Upon Employee Misconduct Can Be Won

Practical advice for employers when it comes to terminating employees for misconduct. Our turbulent economic times, together with what many believe is a strongly pro-employee process, often make it difficult for an employer to win … Read More

Help Yourself Get Paid: Put It in Writing!

Getting paid is critical to the continued livelihood of each and every business. Yet, too often, businesses do not get paid for services they have rendered or for products they have sold. While there are … Read More

Give em’ A Piece of the Pie

Finding good employees and keeping them has become one of the greatest workplace challenges in decades. More money, better benefits, flex-time, company cars, and yes, even a piece of the company, are but some of … Read More

Franchise Investment Due Diligence: Go Beyond the Franchise Disclosure Document

Most franchise investors understand that reviewing the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) is an imperative part of due diligence when considering an opportunity with a franchise system. Through the federally mandated 23 sections – called “Items” … Read More

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