Frequently Asked Questions

Running a business can be stressful due to the overlap of an entrepreneur’s personal and business life. Though not often considered, attorneys can help manage the legal aspects of your business and prevent problems from coming into fruition. This can alleviate any anxiety regarding protecting the business you are working so hard to build. More than having a knowledge of the law, this firm understands your drive and is motivated to see you succeed.

• Create a business plan. 
• Choose the type of business structure. 
• Research licensing requirements. 
• Finance your business.
• Research availability of your business trade name. 
• Register your business. 
• Obtain a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN). 
• Review tax requirements. 
• Review employment requirements. 
• Protect intellectual property. 
• Seek counsel if you need assistance with any of the above.

Contracts provide peace of mind, protect the parties and assets involved, and clearly define a resolution process if a dispute arises. Every business is unique, and one size contract does not fit all. Some contracts that you may need to consider are below. Keep in mind the list is not exhaustive.

• CONFIDENTIALITY/NON-DISCLOSURE AGREEMENT. Agreement to help restrict the disclosure of privileged information such as trade secrets, procedures, or other internal or proprietary matters.
  
  
• EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT. Agreement setting out titles, duties, compensation, location and other conditions of employment.
  
  

• INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. Includes the conditions by which one party will reimburse another party for some loss irrespective of a third person’s liability.
  
  
• INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR/CONSULTANT AGREEMENT. Agreement between your business and an individual for consulting or other services such as a short-term engagement or specific project.
  
  
• MANUFACTURING SUPPLY AGREEMENT. Used to negotiate the manufacture, sale and purchase of goods developed by a third-party manufacturer or for customized goods manufactured by the third-party manufacturer based on your proprietary formulas or specifications.
  
  

• PROPRIETARY INFORMATION/INVENTIONS AGREEMENT. An agreement between your business and an employee concerning confidentiality and appropriate handling of the business’ commercially valuable information and protection of intellectual property assets.
  
  
• SERVICE CONTRACT. An agreement that details the services(s) provided including warranties, limitations, and other relevant terms.
  
  
• SALES/PURCHASE AGREEMENT. Details the terms of an exchange of money for a product.
  
  
• VENDOR AGREEMENTS/PURCHASE ORDERS. Establish the terms of acquiring goods or services from vendors such as quantity, quality, delivery, and payment terms.