Due Diligence Very Important for Prospective FranchiseesJanuary 06, 2017
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…
A Quick Overview of Virginia Business EntitiesJanuary 03, 2017
Virginia is consistently ranked as one of the best places in America in which to do business. Virginia’s business entity statutes offer entrepreneurs a variety of options for structuring new business activities and investments. Click here for…
A Few Compliance Tips and Best Practices for Startup Nonprofits in VirginiaDecember 15, 2016
Receiving an IRS determination letter recognizing tax-exempt status is an exciting moment in the existence of a young nonprofit organization, but there are many other legal, compliance, and governance issues to consider in the months and years…
Virginia Franchise Forum Features FRANdata’s Franchising Forecast for 2017December 13, 2016
Perkins Law was excited to be a sponsor of the most recent Virginia Franchise Forum networking event at the Westwood Club. For the 8th year in a row, FRANdata presented its franchising year in review and forecast for next year. Senior research…
Tips on Navigating the Employee Termination Process for Small Biz OwnersDecember 07, 2016
Like a good movie, employment relationships have a beginning, middle, and end. As a small business owner, neglecting any of them can lead to big trouble for your business. The termination process can be particularly stressful for employers,…
Highlights from Gary Vaynerchuk’s Latest BookDecember 03, 2016
After his impressive keynote address at the 2016 Clio Conference in Chicago, I could not wait to read Gary Vaynerchuk's latest book, #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness. A thoroughly entertaining…
Entrepreneurial Words of Wisdom from Home-Based Business ConferenceDecember 02, 2016
Perkins Law had a great time exhibiting at the recent Home-Based Business Resource Fair and Conference in Williamsburg organized by he York County Chamber of Commerce. Well over 100 small business owners and entrepreneurs attended a full…
Highlights from SCORE First Step Workshop for Prospective Business OwnersDecember 02, 2016
Thank you to today's attendees and the Richmond SCORE chapter for the invitation to speak at today's First Step Workshop for Prospective Business Owners. Here's a quick list of some of the topics discussed during my session:
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Perkins Named a Business Law “Legal Elite” by Virginia Business MagazineDecember 01, 2016
Richmond small business attorney Eric Perkins has again been selected by Virginia Business magazine as a "Legal Elite" in the Business Law category. Started in 2000 in cooperation with the Virginia Bar Association, the Legal Elite recognizes…
Thumbs Up to Benefit Corp. PatagoniaNovember 30, 2016
Thumbs up to Patagonia, one of today's leading social entrepreneurs for donating 100% of its Black Friday sales to charity. A great example of how benefit corporations are making a difference in communities across the nation. Coming…