I’m often asked about what documents a new business needs to get started. This is an important question, and the answer depends on your company's unique circumstances. I’m Neil Fridman. I’m a corporate and startup attorney who has represented hundreds of startups and...
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Do I Need a Succession Plan for My Business?
Starting and building a successful business requires hard work, dedication and extensive planning. But one business mistake owners often make is failing to create a proper succession plan. What is a succession plan? I’m Neil Fridman with the Fridman Law Firm. Today, I...
Watch Out for These Warning Signs When Starting a Business
Starting a new business might be more complicated than you think. I’m Neil Fridman with the . My firm and I have made it our mission to provide entrepreneurs and small business owners in New York and the surrounding areas with the best...
Six Myths About Getting Your Startup Funded
Six Myths About Getting Your Startup Funded It's not easy to find funding for your company, and there are plenty of misconceptions about how to go about finding capital. Today, we'll discuss six myths that entrepreneurs commonly ask me about when raising capital and...
The 5 Things You Must Know Before You Start Your Business
"Is there anything I should know before I start my company?" I wish I had a dollar for every time I've been asked that question. When we sit down with our clients, we focus on building a solid legal and strategic foundation for their business. But we also take the...
Should I Have a Team in Place Before I Create My Business?
It's never been easier to hire independent contractors or employees. In today's business world, all it takes is a few clicks of the mouse and a reasonably small fee to list an open position with your company. But should you have a team in place before you create your...
FTC cracks down on anticompetitive mergers and acquisitions
Planning a merger or acquisition in New York just got a bit more complex. This is due to a new series of FTC initiatives. The point of these new rulings has been to take into account the number of hostile M&A moves that have occurred in recent times. These moves...
Should You Draw a Salary As a Business Owner?
There are a lot of reasons to start a business, and making money as an owner typically tops that list. But should you actually draw a salary from your business? I’m Neil Fridman with the Fridman Law Firm. Today, I want to walk you through your options to pay yourself...
Passion, Drive & Starting a Business at 12
Join us for our first podcast episode with Neil Fridman Esq., Managing Partner and Founder. Watch Neil talk about starting his first business with his grandmother to eventually starting his own law firm. His advice to entrepreneurs weighing the security of their 9-5...
Investment Banker Turned Lawyer… Here’s WHY!
So, people are always asking me: “Why did you start your own law firm? Why do you focus on startups? Why not focus on established, medium-sized enterprise clients?” And the answer is: I have done that already. I worked for two full-service law firms, working with...