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Should I Ask for a Jury in my Court Case?
Should I Ask for a Jury in my Court Case? When it comes to trying your case, there are several critical procedural decisions that you can make to give yourself an advantage. One of those...
A Franchisor’s Short Guide to Social Media
A Franchisor’s Short Guide to Social Media Social media marketing is a must for businesses to stay competitive in the market today. More and more franchisors are discovering that social media sites like YouTube, Facebook,...
CHOOSING A FACILITY FOR YOUR FRANCHISE – PART 2
CHOOSING A FACILITY FOR YOUR FRANCHISE - Part 2 Part 2: Things to Consider Before Signing the Lease Agreement Location is a critical decision you will make as you open a franchise. Before you start...
CHOOSING A FACILITY FOR YOUR FRANCHISE
CHOOSING A FACILITY FOR YOUR FRANCHISE Part 1: Creating a Clear Picture and Vision for Your Business When it comes to opening a franchise or starting any type of business, remember the famous real estate...
Business Startups: How to Pitch Your Idea to a Venture Capitalist
Business Startups: How to Pitch Your Idea to a Venture Capitalist If you have seen the popular ABC reality-series “Shark Tank,” then you probably already know everything about raising capital for your business and pitching...
Eminent Domain: Can the Government Take my Land for Public Use?
Eminent Domain: Can the Government Take my Land for Public Use? Property owners are often taken aback when they learn that the federal government, the State of Arizona, and even municipal governments have inherent power...
Restrictive Covenants in Arizona
Restrictive Covenants in Arizona Non-Compete Agreements, Non-Solicitation Agreements, and Non-Disclosure Agreements are hot topics within employment law. These are also known as “restrictive covenants” or agreements that in some way restrict an employee from doing...
Urgent—New Paid Sick Leave Law July 1, 2017 Deadline is Looming!
Urgent—New Paid Sick Leave Law July 1, 2017 Deadline is Looming! If you are like many companies, you may have waited to create an implement a sick paid leave policy that is required under Proposition...
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016
Defend Trade Secrets Act of 2016 The most successful businesses usually have trade secrets. McDonald’s has its secret sauce. Google has its mysterious algorithm for returning search results. Coke has its special blend for its...
First Steps for Starting a Business in Arizona
First Steps for Starting a Business in Arizona Just like you would not hike the Grand Canyon without water, you should not start a business without a business plan. To survive you need to start...