RVA small business attorney Eric Perkins was the featured speaker at the October meeting of the Richmond Chapter of the Window Coverings Association of America. The two-hour discussion included the advantages of LLCs as a choice of business entity, key issues to negotiate with business partners, the importance of properly classifying your workers, the pros […]
The Virginia limited liability company (“LLC”) has become a popular choice of entity among small business owners and entrepreneurs for the simplicity, flexibility, limited liability protection, pass-through tax treatment, and other benefits afforded by law. Click here to view an initial list of questions that should be discussed among business partners (and their advisors).
Recruiting and retaining a talented team is just as important for small businesses as it is for professional sports organizations. I’ve had recent conversations with several local entrepreneurs who shared their current challenges and frustrations with staff turnover. What can a small business owner do to promote a greater sense of loyalty and engagement from […]
Need a quick intro to trade associations, business leagues, and other 501(c)(6) organizations? Click here for a few of the basics and contact us to learn more about our flat fee packages for exempt organizations.
I had a great time attending my first Clio Conference two weeks ago in Chicago. Enjoyed meeting the Clio team, networking with other solo and small firm practitioners (including quite a few with Virginia connections), and winning an Amazon Kindle and Amazon Echo in two separate prize drawings! Here are a few of the more […]
The process of starting a franchised business can be an exciting experience, but the process also involves significant legal and business issues and documentation. For many entrepreneurs, a franchise agreement is the most important contract they will ever sign. Let Perkins Law help you navigate the franchising process by providing a selection of services and […]
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One of the great sporting events in America, the U.S. Open starts on Monday in New York. Aside from the entertainment value of watching the world’s best tennis players compete for one of the most prestigious trophies in sports, you can also get a crash course on tennis rules by watching the on-court action and […]
Ten years ago, the syndicated 1031/TIC market was exploding with roughly 75 real estate sponsors raising over $4 billion in equity, then came the Great Recession and the industry more or less shut down, with many of those sponsors (and the independent broker-dealer firms who marketed the product) closing down with it. We know the […]
Are you considering becoming a franchise owner? When done correctly, franchising is a great way of doing business for both franchisors and franchisees. Success is not guaranteed, however, and franchised businesses can and do fail. To improve their chances of long term success, prospective franchisees have to do their homework (lawyers refer to it as […]