Category Archives: Business Planning
Business Planning for the Unexpected in California
Business planning tends to revolve around where you are right now, where you’re going in the near future, and hopefully, where you’re going to be quite a ways down the road. One aspect of business planning in California that is … Continue reading
Menlo Park Business Attorney Warns, “Business Partners Need an Exit Strategy, Too”
Like people who are planning a marriage, people who decide to go into business together are usually pretty optimistic about their future. And like people getting married, people going into business together should consider the possibility that things might not … Continue reading
Business Attorney In Menlo Park Urges You to Keep Your Personal and Corporate Matters Separate
As a business attorney in Menlo Park, I know that everyone is concerned with potential exposure to liability, and this is especially true when you own and operate a business. There are many ways to shelter your personal assets from … Continue reading
Bay Area Attorney Offers Advice on Making Intelligent Business Decisions During Bad Economic Times
By Nancy Chillag, Business Attorney in Menlo Park If you’re a business owner in today’s economy, you’re probably struggling to keep your doors open. During my 27 years of practice, I have seen many down markets. While this one is … Continue reading
Menlo Park Business Attorney Discusses New Rules for Foreign Companies in California
By: Nancy Chillag, Business Attorney in Menlo Park There are some new rules for 2011 in determining whether your foreign corporation or foreign LLC is subject to California state taxation. A foreign company (foreign corporation or foreign LLC) is a … Continue reading
Silicon Valley Wills and Estates Lawyer Asks, “Will Your Small Business Survive after Your Death?”
You’ve worked so hard for the success of your small business, but have you thought about what will happen to it after you’re gone? By planning in advance, the small business owner can ensure that his or her wishes are … Continue reading
Menlo Park Business Attorney – Protect Your Business in a Tight Economy
Businesses often want to “cut” things when times are bad. . . prices, employees, space. There are right and wrong ways to do this. When you cut your prices, what do you end up doing? You cut quality to make … Continue reading
Downsizing your Labor Force
It is never easy to terminate employees, but when downsizing you want to avoid potential legal pitfalls. Just because you need to downsize, doesn’t mean that you are exempt from discrimination or wrongful termination claims. If the people you are … Continue reading