If you are starting a new business in Virginia, then you might be wondering if bringing on a business partner is the right move. While a partner can bring in new resources and knowledge, they also introduce some risk because you have to give up some control of the...
Business Formation & Planning
Should you open a business with a friend?
You're getting ready to open a business. You and your friend have a great concept in mind, and you've started working on a business plan to help bring your ideas to life.You want to be in a partnership, but you've had people tell you that it's a bad idea to go into...
Is coronavirus legally considered an act of God?
Employers the world over are trying to measure the impact of COVID-19 on business operations. Many businesses have ceased operations to help combat the virus, but these measures are unsustainable. Temporary closings are turning permanent, cash-on-hand to pay...
Choose the right business structure for your start-up
You've been interested in starting up your own company for quite some time, but you aren't sure where to start. You know that having a business is complex, and there are many things you need to do.The first thing you'll want to do is to sit down and decide on your...
We represent a range of business sizes and types
Many different types of businesses either call the Blacksburg area home or, at least, have a presence in this area. This part of Virginia has sole proprietorships and partnerships as well as smaller, family-owned corporations and limited liability companies.Likewise,...
What is a joint venture and why would I want to enter one?
A joint venture is a type of business association. It is a little bit different, though, from other business structures, like corporations or conventional partnerships, since it is for a limited purpose and may also be limited in time and in scope.Basically, a joint...
Overview of business succession planning
While it might be easy for a small business owner in Virginia to think that she has arrived after forming her business and taking the first steps in organizing it for the long haul, there will always be a need for ongoing business planning.For a family-owned business...
Legal issues with business mergers and acquisitions
While the biggest mergers and acquisitions make national news, the reality is that a whole range of business organizations of various sizes in Virginia may come to a point in which their leadership wishes to buy another business outright. Alternatively, the leadership...
What does regulatory compliance entail?
As its name implies, regulatory compliance refers to an obligation that Blacksburg, Virginia, businesses have to follow the network of federal, state and local laws and rules that pertain to that business. These rules and regulations can cover even small and mid-sized...
The 4 types of business formation
Whether it is a person's first business or not, starting a business requires one to go through a process of steps. Clearly, the logistics of the business must be planned out, but a business owner must also decide what type of formation will be most beneficial to them....