Murrysville Business Law Blog

If you have recently started your own business or become CEO of a startup, you will already know the importance of having contracts in place. Making huge financial decisions on the basis of someone's word is reckless because there is nothing in place to hold the...

Many businesses looking to expand their reach and revenue tend to look for outside resources that will make it easier to carry out their objectives. Joint ventures and mergers  Business owners must understand what a joint venture is to see if it's best to help them...

Many Pennsylvania owners incorporate their business as either a partnership or limited liability company when first getting it off the ground. They may later shift to another corporate structure down the road that allows them to have a board of directors and...

It looks as though the Equality Act could finally successfully make its way through both houses of Congress and be signed into law. The House of Representatives passed its version of the bill last month. Members of Congress and their supporters who have tried in the...

If you've always thought of yourself as someone with an entrepreneurial spirit, you may finally in a place where you want to take action and create a startup. When creating a business from scratch, there is always an element of risk, but there is also a huge amount of...

At some point, almost every small business borrows money to either start, expand or otherwise manage its operations. When that time comes for you, it's smart to understand as much as possible about the loan papers -- or promissory notes -- you will need to sign....

If you’re thinking of starting a business, you need to take some time to consider your competition. Exactly what this means depends on the business itself. If it’s going to be a local brick-and-mortar store, for instance, you only really need to consider the close...

You've been told to do your "due diligence" several times already, to be sure, before you buy a business. What exactly does that mean? Well, it’s more than just looking at the surface appearance of the business. It means that you need to dig deep and ensure that there...

Business partnerships, much like marriages, often evolve over time. Your goals may no longer align, or your personalities could now clash. Even if you have been successful partners until this point, you may recognize signs that there will be conflict in the future....

Both S corporations and C corporations are helpful business formats to consider. They differ slightly, though, which is why it’s a good idea to learn more about them before you decide that you want to build your company in one of these formations. Here are a few...