Disputes related to construction projects and alleged construction defects can do real damage to businesses and professionals. The process of navigating a construction dispute is often quite costly and can take months or possibly more than a year if the matter goes to...
Building a strong brand starts with choosing the right name for your business. This name doesn't just define what you do — it also influences how your clients will perceive you. If you're planning a business in Massachusetts and have a name in mind, but you aren't...
Every industry has its fair share of difficult clients – and most contractors don’t mind the fact that clients can be somewhat demanding. After all, there’s a lot at stake, financially and emotionally, in every construction project. However, some clients should make...
Business restructuring refers to the deliberate reorganization of a company's structure, operations or finances to achieve specific goals. It is like giving your business a makeover to keep up with the ever-evolving market demands. While business restructuring is...
When hiring workers for your business, you may consider creating an employment contract for them to read and sign. Employment contracts are agreements that define the relationship between workers and employers. An employment contract comes in written, inferred or oral...
Have you already chosen a name for your new business? If so, you want to ensure that it is allowed in Massachusetts. If you do not have a name picked out, the following information can help you understand what is and is not permitted. If you have never owned a...
When starting a business in the modern era, some people say that the idea that location matters is outdated.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...
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...
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...
