Social Media – Be Careful What You Post!
It’s a constant warning about the hazards of social media: don’t post comments or pictures on your social media sites that might come back to haunt you. Yet, we continue to see news about individuals who post items they later regret. Often people think they are protected by freedom of speech laws and can say […]
Selling Mixed Liquor Comes with Double Paperwork
Have you noticed that your Margarita or Long Island Iced Tea got more expensive this year? Your favorite drink will likely cost around 1 percent more thanks to Texas House Bill 3572, which took effect on Jan. 1. This new law modified the Mixed Beverage Gross Receipts Tax and created a new Mixed Beverage Sales […]
Employers Should Protect Themselves from Texting Lawsuits
Texting while driving: we have all probably done this more than we’d like to admit. Usually it involves texting a quick update with one hand while rushing somewhere in a car or replying to text messages behind the wheel at a stoplight. In recent years, texting while driving has received a lot of bad press […]
Owner Financing in Texas – The New Laws of Real Estate
Historically, owning a piece of land has been a life goal for many Americans. However, as many people are finding today, landing a mortgage to purchase a home is much more difficult than in the past. Real estate transactions in Texas prior to 2008 didn’t have as many restrictions as today. It was extremely easy […]
Owner Financing Part II – The Fine Print of Contracts for Deeds
With the real estate market picking up – especially in San Antonio – potential homebuyers may want to explore their options for financing mortgages. However, the real estate crash several years ago made it harder for homebuyers to qualify for homes. Although banks have eased lending requirements a bit, buyers still need to have stellar […]
Could ObamaCare Help Small Businesses Stay Competitive?
Many small businesses struggle to keep loyal employees and often don’t provide health insurance due to the high costs. The new Affordable Care Act or ‘ObamaCare’ is feared by many small businesses and despised by some. The recent rollout debacle was certainly evidence of flaws in the program that will have to be addressed. Whether […]
Negotiating Commercial Real Estate Leases
If you thought snagging the perfect retail spot was a daunting task, think again! Making sure that dream location fits your needs and budget also requires carefully negotiating your real estate lease. Navigating through this complex issue takes knowledge and skill to make sure you are not paying increasingly more than your neighbor or other […]
What’s Your Business Exit Strategy?
One of the last things on your mind when starting a business is preparing for its sale, yet some of the most common business documents we’re asked to prepare is for the sale of a business in whole or in part (asset purchase, stock purchase, etc.). This is often how business owners ‘retire.’ Business buyers […]
Top 3 Reasons to Seek a Qualified Business Attorney
If you are searching for a house, you typically will seek out a trained real estate agent. If you need help with your taxes, your best investment is often a certified public accountant. So why not contract with an attorney who specializes in business startups when creating a new business? It’s a significant question since […]
Tips to Know Before Borrowing from Family to Start a Business
In today’s stricter financial markets, one of the fastest ways to start a business is to turn to family and friends instead of the neighborhood bank. But before you look to your parents and extended family to be private investors, you should think long and hard about whom to approach and if you are ready […]