Doing Business in Texas: Business Liability

Doing Business in Texas: Business Liability Perhaps the top consideration for any business owner is the type of liability they may face for operating a business. There are contractual liabilities and tort liabilities. Contractual liabilities are those that arise out of a contract. Tort liability occurs as when a wrong is committed against another, it … Read more

Need to Know: Basic Financials for a Business

Need to Know: Basic Financials for a Business For every business there are four financial documents that are essential for your business to create and update. The challenges of making business decisions requires these documents to give you an overall understanding of your business’s health. One important thing to remember is to not let the … Read more

New Franchise Rules in Effect in California

New Franchise Rules in Effect in California California franchisees have new legal protections against a franchisor’s termination or non-renewal without cause and refusals to transfer. Later last year the California Franchise Relations Act (CFRA) was significantly revised to offer franchisees greater protections against franchisor actions. Only 18 states have legislation restricting the franchisor-franchisee relationship, often … Read more

5 Things Small Businesses Need to Know about the Affordable Care Act in 2016

5 Things Small Businesses Need to Know about the Affordable Care Act in 2016 Most small businesses while perhaps aware of the affordable care act (ACA), also known as ObamaCare, many have ignored or are oblivious to the important deadlines kicking in this year. Here are 5 important facts every small business needs to know … Read more

2016: Advice from the Experts

2016: Advice from the Experts The new year is always an exciting time for businesses and entrepreneurs. A time to fully reflect on the progress or setbacks of the last year and begin planning for how to make this year your best. Reidel Law Firm always endeavors to give our clients and friends the best … Read more

When Do I Need an Out-of-House Counsel?

When Do I Need Out-Of-House Counsel? Hiring an out-of-house counsel is a big step in expanding your business and freeing your time as a business owner. Every business has unique growth patterns and some small businesses can work comfortably without retaining an in or out of house attorney. For businesses that are growing to a … Read more

How to Acquire a Company

How to Acquire a Company Acquiring a company is a major decision and can be a market multiplier for expanding your business. Acquisitions can be a smart and fast way to build your business and expand into different products, services, or geographic areas. Businesses need to take caution when merging or acquiring another company. The … Read more

Doing Business in Texas: Intellectual Property

Doing Business in Texas: Intellectual Property Intellectual property is an integral part of many businesses and certainly for startups and franchisors in Texas. Texas developed great protections for businesses and their intellectual property. These protections include trademark and service mark registration, unfair competition laws, among other protective laws such as prosecution for trade secret violations. … Read more

When to Franchise Your Business

When to Franchise Your Business Making the decision to franchise your business is very big and should not be taken lightly. A franchise is a business model that allows an owner to expand and sell the business model to other entrepreneurs, explained in more detail in our article: What is a Franchise. There are four basic … Read more

How to Value Your Business

How to Value Your Business Valuing a company is one of the inevitable tasks a business owner will make in their life. Whether valuing a company you wish to invest in, or testing your own concept for a startup, or even valuing your company to take on investors, it is an invaluable skill. There are … Read more