This is the second in an occasional series of posts relating to commercial lease agreements. This post will examine two of the most important provisions in a commercial lease: Term Length Term and Rent. The two examined provision also allow a look into a common...
As a general rule, I tell all my clients that every business relationship they have should be documented in a contract. It is a simple rule and sounds as if it would be easy to follow. But it is not always so easy since in...
For small business owners, particularly those involved in retail activities, the single most important document the owner may ever sign is their commercial lease agreement. But many commercial lease agreements, being assembled over time by the landlord's lawyers, are replete with ambiguities, drafting errors, and...
This is the fifth, and final, post in a five part series on Essential Contract Terms for Consultants, Independent Contractors, and Freelancers. This post will focus on protecting your intellectual property. A contract is not only an agreement regarding the exchange of goods or services for...
This is the fourth post in a five part series on Essential Contract Terms for Consultants, Independent Contractors, and Freelancers. This post will focus on amendment clauses. As this series indicates, the value of a written contract is significant to avoid ambiguity in a business relationship....
This is the third post in a five part series on Essential Contract Terms for Consultants, Independent Contractors, and Freelancers. This post will focus on dispute resolution clauses. If you are in business long enough, you will encounter a dispute of some sort; be it with...
This is the second in a series of five posts on the Five Essential Contract Terms for Consultants, Independent Contractors, and Freelancers. This post will be about the one thing Rod Tidwell wanted Jerry Maguire to do, "Show Me the Money:" Invoicing and Payment. It...
As I read my daily dose of information, I will share interesting articles here: Entering into a business partnership is one of the most exciting steps someone can take. However, a business partnership is a lot like a marriage--you need to know your partner before you...
This is the first in a series of five posts designed to assist consultants, independent contractors and freelancers to address some of the key contract terms that should be negotiated and included in their contracts with clients. Legally, a contract cannot exist without an offer of...