An often neglected agreement in the formation of a small business is the buy-sell agreement.  Every business that has multiple owners should consider having a buy-sell agreement.  Such an agreement covers how an owner can sell shares and how to value those shares.  Further, a good buy-sell agreement sets forth what happens in the

Where should I incorporate my small business?  I hear this question a lot from would be entrepreneurs in Iowa.  The question used to surprise me but after seeing the numerous advertisements for Delaware and Nevada corporations on the Internet I suppose it is a legitimate question.

Delaware has reputation and history on its side.  Delaware’s

The term, renewal and transfer provisions of a franchise agreement are often overlooked by prospective franchisees.  Many people focus on getting into the business but how you get out is just as important.  Therefore these provisions must be reviewed carefully.

The term of the franchise agreement determines how long the franchisee will be authorized to