Hiring an attorney to support your business as it grows and evolves to face new challenges can be one of the most beneficial choices you can make. It can also be an intimidating one. At the Law Office of Kari Santana, we believe that working with the right attorney can be one of the best things … Read more about Need to Hire a Business Lawyer? Here’s How
Do You Need to Renegotiate Your Business’ Lease Agreement? A Business Lawyer Can Help
Renegotiating your commercial lease is an excellent option for saving money, especially when times are tough. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to affect how many of us do business, company owners are reconsidering their needs, their space, and their best options moving forward. Whether … Read more about Do You Need to Renegotiate Your Business’ Lease Agreement? A Business Lawyer Can Help
3 Things Michigan Business Owners Need to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
After years of hard work, you’ve launched your own hot sauce company using your grandma’s secret recipe. Business is heating up, and you need to work with a bottling company so you can ramp up production and match demand. However, the partnership requires you to provide the bottling company with … Read more about 3 Things Michigan Business Owners Need to Know About Non-Disclosure Agreements
3 Things You Should Know About Alternative Dispute Resolution
When your business is dealing with a legal dispute, it can take a huge toll on your mental and emotional health. The legal process can eat up your time and energy and distract you from your business’ health and growth. If your legal issue has to be dealt with in court, it could go on for several … Read more about 3 Things You Should Know About Alternative Dispute Resolution
Here’s How (and Why) to Write a Business Contingency Plan
A business contingency plan is a critical piece of the business ownership puzzle. But for many small business owners, a contingency plan might not be the first priority when they’re wrapped up in day-to-day business operations. And when the unthinkable happens, whether it’s a flood, accident, or … Read more about Here’s How (and Why) to Write a Business Contingency Plan
4 Reasons to Make Your Michigan Freelance Business an LLC
Whether your freelance is a “side hustle” to bring in a little extra cash or a full-time career, you’re not alone in your desire to work on your terms. More than a quarter of all Americans engage in some form of freelance work, according to the Pew Research Center. When setting up a freelance … Read more about 4 Reasons to Make Your Michigan Freelance Business an LLC
6 Questions You Should Always Ask a Startup Lawyer
When launching a business, hiring a lawyer is essential. There is a range of legal documents you’ll need to prepare, from the Articles of Association to a Shareholders Agreement, among many more. These documents can be extremely complicated, but if they’re completed correctly by a skilled startup … Read more about 6 Questions You Should Always Ask a Startup Lawyer
5 Tips to Improve Your Contract Negotiations
How to Build an Effective Contract Negotiation Strategy As a business owner, you’re constantly negotiating with customers, suppliers, and other parties. While some of these negotiations are brief and uneventful, others require careful preparation and detailed negotiation strategies. And knowing how … Read more about 5 Tips to Improve Your Contract Negotiations
Why Should I Register My West Michigan Business as an LLC?
Limited liability companies (LLCs) offer numerous benefits to Michigan business owners. They are flexible, they’re easy to create, and they have less demanding reporting requirements than a corporation. However, they also have limitations, and there are some potential pitfalls that business owners … Read more about Why Should I Register My West Michigan Business as an LLC?
Top 5 Tips for Starting a Business in Michigan
Starting a business involves more than completing a few forms (although completing forms is certainly part of it). A successful start-up has a well-defined plan and a clear identity, and establishing one involves several important steps; missing any of them can doom your business to failure before … Read more about Top 5 Tips for Starting a Business in Michigan