On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Sep 24, 2020 | Business Law
Individuals who hire a contractor want to ensure that the project they’re paying for is done properly. The contractor wants to ensure that they’re being compensated appropriately. A construction contract can help keep both sides of the matter protected. While these...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Aug 27, 2020 | Business Law
When starting a business in the modern era, some people say that the idea that location matters is outdated. They point out that many consumers find businesses online, so they don’t need to stumble upon them in real life, and that many online sales just involve...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Jul 22, 2020 | Business Law
If you built your business from the ground up, chances are good that you only had a handful of employees at first. Many of them may have been part of your family or broader social network, which meant you felt comfortable relying on verbal contracts or using...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Jun 26, 2020 | Business Law
They say that you should do what you love. But, if you’re thinking about starting a business, is that always wise advice? It may be, but there are downsides. One is stability. You have to consider how risky the type of business you want to start really is, and you...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | May 5, 2020 | Business Law
You and your business partner grew your Massachusetts company together. Now, your partner and spouse are divorcing. It’s a sad time, but the business shouldn’t be affected. Or will it? Unless you and your partner previously made written provisions to address a divorce...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Apr 9, 2020 | Business Law
Your chances of success when starting a new business may hinge on who you pick as your business partner. You know that you want to bring someone else in, but you also know that a mistake at this stage could handicap the business from day one. How do you find the right...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Apr 2, 2020 | Business Law
If you have invested significant amounts of your own time, money and mental energy in the creation of a business, you likely feel significant pride in your achievement. Some people even compare a company they built to their children. It’s common for people to...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Feb 25, 2020 | Business Law
Employment contracts can help your company protect itself from the unethical behaviors of current and former staff members by placing specific limits and rules on what they do with information that they learn while working at your company. Nondisclosure agreements are...
On behalf of Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe & Sinrich, P.C. | Nov 17, 2019 | Business Law, Estate Planning
Many owners of small businesses give little if any thought to the process of choosing their business’ next leaders and preparing them to nurture the business and its value. One attorney who works on this “succession planning” reports her clients usually plan a...
