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Using Personal Equipment for Business: Can You?
Owning a business has its perks. You get to make your own schedule and reap the benefits of your own hard work. You also get to use your phone, vehicle, and other personal equipment for business purposes. Or do you?
Importance of due diligence in your M&A transactions
For optimized success, due diligence is essential when approaching a merger. With it, you provide important data on a company, protecting you from jeopardizing your operations. Why due diligence and M&A In M&A, due diligence ensures you have the information
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
What You Need To Know When Planning Your Business Strategy
What You Need To Know When Planning Your Business Strategy Every single entrepreneur has heard of a business plan. This is a document designed to outline the short-term and midterm goals of your business and is often key when it
The beauty of company mergers
Mergers and acquisitions may seem like a complex process. However, undertaking how they work in New York can provide beneficial information for customers and reveal how business law functions as a way to protect society. What are mergers and acquisitions?
What Are the Tax Advantages of Having an LLC?
I’m Neil Fridman with the . If you’ve taken the time to watch any of the videos on our YouTube channel or have read any of our blog posts, you know that we talk a lot about business and business
What Are the Most Important Types of Insurance for a Business?
What are the most important types of insurance for a business? That’s a question I get asked by clients all the time. Protection is the name of the game when it comes to business. One of the main reasons to
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
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
Should you form a corporation or an LLC?
Forming your own business in New York requires you to make many decisions. You need to form an entity that best suits your own needs. You then need to think about meeting the needs of your clients. Corporation and LLC
Should I Have a Separate Credit Card for My Business?
Should you have a separate credit card for your business? I can’t tell you how many clients have been asking me this question. The short answer is yes, you should absolutely have a separate credit card for your business. After
How Do I Protect My Brand/Copyright/Product in My Business?
Counterfeit products, patent theft, rogue websites, social media impersonation, and copyright piracy… These are just a few examples of brand abuse that can completely derail your business. Thanks to advances in technology, it is now easier than ever for scam
How Do I Know If My Business Is Competitive
Starting a business is complicated enough. But building and sustaining it in any market is the true measure of success. What you need for your business to outperform the competition is a competitive advantage. The more of these advantages you
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
How Do I Get Capital For My Business?
You’ve probably heard the old saying that it takes money to make money. And when it comes to starting a business, it typically rings true. It doesn’t matter whether you’re starting an online company and need a website, employees, and
Can I Lose My Personal Property If My Business Is Sued?
There are two types of business owners. The first type doesn’t know that their personal property could potentially be at risk if their business is sued. The second type is constantly worried that something could go wrong in their business
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
Employment law basics you should know
There are some things that every New York employer should know about the laws that govern their business. Breaking down the legal side of employment may seem daunting, but by starting with a clear overview of the most important basics,