Forsyth County and the surrounding areas of Northern Georgia are home for many successful small to mid-sized businesses. The area is also a fertile ground for developing new businesses that, when all goes well, will eventually serve to profit the owners and their...
Business Law
The essential elements of a buy-sell agreement in Georgia
One of the most traumatic moments for a small business is the unexpected departure of an owner. A departure can take many forms, from an intractable shareholder dispute to the death of an owner. Without competent advance planning, these events can ruin an otherwise...
Agent’s rights via power of attorney for a solely owned business
In Georgia, people frequently associate a power of attorney as part of an estate plan. Another use for a power of attorney is in a business context. A business owner who is worried about what might happen to their solely owned business if they are incapacitated or...
Drafting an enforceable noncompete agreement in Georgia
Many Georgia businesses want to require their employees to sign a noncompete agreement. They also want to make certain that a noncompete agreement is enforceable. The law governing the enforceability of noncompete agreements in Georgia has changed several times in the...
Three key commercial lease provisions to pay attention to
If you want your business to succeed, then you need a business space that suits your needs. That sounds easy enough, but locating the right space and negotiating an appropriate commercial lease can be more challenging than you expect. As a result, many businesses are...
Don’t let a bad business structure decision derail your future
As you’re working to get your business up and running, you have a lot of decisions to make. Amongst them is choosing the business structure that’s right for you. Although that may seem like a minor decision to make, the fact of the matter is that the business...
Creating a business operating agreement for an LLC
Many business owners choose to create a limited liability company (LLC) because of the advantages it offers. With an LLC, the members are protected from personal responsibility for the business’s debts and other liabilities. A business operating agreement is a useful...
Choosing a business structure
When an entrepreneur starts a business, they may not know which type of business structure to choose. There are four main structures, called a sole proprietorship, a partnership, a limited liability company and a corporation. Sole proprietorship and partnership A sole...
What Georgia entrepreneurs should know about estate planning
Estate planning involves making important life decisions, but what if you're an entrepreneur? How might your business or businesses affect your estate planning strategy? If you are an entrepreneur, here is what you need to know. Understand the importance of estate...
5 considerations for your retail store’s lease
If you're a business owner, leasing space for your retail business is likely an important concern. It's imperative to make sure the potential retail store lease you're thinking of signing in Georgia has terms that are beneficial to you. With that in mind, here are...