Business succession planning often raises a difficult question: Who should own a particular company when its current owners are ready to step away? Selling to a competitor or private buyer is not the only possibility. For some closely held businesses, an employee...
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When someone compromises the integrity of your company’s domain name
A company's domain name may be one of its most valuable digital assets. Customers may use it to find the business, purchase products, communicate with employees and confirm that they are dealing with a legitimate organization. When someone compromises the integrity of...
Choosing the right loan for your small business needs
Access to financing can help a small business launch, expand or overcome temporary cash-flow challenges. However, not every loan is appropriate for every business. Choosing the right type of financing requires more than comparing interest rates. Business owners should...
Obtaining an Oregon liquor license
Restaurants, bars, breweries, wineries, tasting rooms and certain retail establishments generally cannot lawfully sell or serve alcoholic beverages without proper authorization. For many Oregon businesses, obtaining an appropriate liquor license is a necessary step...
Rules for raising capital through crowdfunding
Crowdfunding can provide an alternative source of funding for businesses seeking capital to launch or expand operations. Instead of relying on a single investor, businesses raise smaller amounts from many individuals through a qualifying investment offering. However,...
Who owns intellectual property created by employees?
Business owners invest significant time and money into helping their companies grow. Whether it’s developing new products, marketing campaigns, software or proprietary processes, intellectual property (IP) provides a competitive edge vital to business success. But...
Why should aspiring business owners know about LLCs?
Starting a business is a major undertaking, so it’s critical that you make decisions that will build the foundation for your company. One thing that you have to decide is what business structure you’re going to use for your company. While some new business owners turn...
Important things to consider when retirement planning
Retirement planning is a comprehensive process. It is designed to help individuals prepare for their financial future, address potential legal and healthcare considerations and protect their personal and family interests. Planning enables individuals to better...
Creating an estate plan when your first child is born
For many people, the birth of their first child is also the first time they start considering an estate plan. Even people who do not have children can certainly benefit from a plan, but this is often the catalyst that causes people to think about it more carefully....
The importance of accurate values during trust administration
Trusts can maximize the positive impact of an inheritance, preserve resources and help to ensure that beneficiaries can retain key benefits. Trustees assume responsibility for managing trust resources and making appropriate distributions as necessary. Frequently, that...
