Schuyler 'Rocky' Reidel 
What is a Customs Broker? Customs brokers are trade specialists who help facilitate goods being exported and imported into the US. In the US, the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) regulate the licensing and operation of customs brokers. Customs brokers are required to have passed a rigorous examination given by the CBP and an extensive … Read more
How to Get a Liquor License in Texas Serving alcohol at your restaurant can add much needed revenue and margin for your business. In Texas, there is a myriad of local (county and municipal) and state laws that are applicable to any business seeking to serve alcohol to patrons. To obtain a license to serve … Read more
What is Crowdfunding? This year, the SEC promulgated new rules allowing for less sophisticated investors to have an opportunity to invest in companies through crowdfunding. Regulation CF was released late last year and went into effect May 2016. This is an exciting new area of equity and finance that has the opportunity to overturn the … Read more
What is the Difference Between a Registered Agent Address and a Business Address? Many times when I assist companies that have used a cheap LLC or corporation formation website or chose to form the business themselves, I find the common mistake of not understanding the importance of the registered agent address and the business mailing … Read more
Doing Business in Texas: Financing Financing your project in Texas is typically not very different from seeking financing in other states. From tax-exempt financing to commercial banking and other equity financing, Texas laws offer businesses a wide range of options to grow through finance. Exploring your options can help expand and diversify where and how … Read more
Doing Business in Texas: Business Practices Law Texas has a number of trade regulations ranging from antitrust to deceptive trade practices laws. These business practices laws are the focus of our next Doing Business in Texas series. We will cover just a few of the basic business practices laws including antitrust laws, covenants not to … Read more
What to do with Security Deposits? Texas law stipulates many rules for how a tenant’s security deposit is to be handled and returned. A security deposit should not be confused with an application deposit or other fees. Not staying in compliance with these rules can cost any landlord many times more than the deposit. It … Read more
How to Read Your FDD Reviewing your FDD is an important step before becoming a franchisee. FTC regulations require any franchisor to give a potential franchisee 14 days before signing any franchise agreement. You should always take time and attention to review your FDD before signing a franchise agreement. Here are a few tips to … Read more
What To Do After You Form Your Business Entity? After forming your LLC or incorporating, many owners forget there are still steps to take to ensure that your business operates efficiently and legally. There are some important distinctions between merely forming an entity and operating that entity. Here is a short checklist for what to … Read more
Doing Business in Texas: Labor Laws In this installment of our Doing Business in Texas Series we will discuss the various labor laws that affect Texas businesses. Texas labor laws strike a good balance between protecting contract freedom and the rights of employees. Many states have complex and often onerous employment regulations, Texas takes a … Read more
