Doing business – more specifically, successfully establishing an enterprise and profitably managing it – is hard. So kudos to you if you have accomplished that task. Empirical data reveal that most businesses fail. The challenges are tough, the risks high and market...
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Is it possible to appeal an HOA decision?
Throughout California, many people live in neighborhoods governed by homeowners associations. If you live in one of these neighborhoods, you'll have various rules and regulations to follow. When you follow these rules, you shouldn't run into too many problems. If your...
What is a succession plan?
When you die in California, your properties, assets and business interests don't just disappear. You'll have to write an estate plan that dictates what happens to your business after your death. This plan could also help you prepare for other scenarios, like reaching...
Is now a good time to start my business?
With the recession and poor economy that has affected the country for the past year or so, there are doubtless many would-be entrepreneurs around Sacramento County who have put off starting a new business. But that can be a mistake. Some of the biggest companies in...
How to retire from your own company
There comes a point in almost everyone's life when they start to contemplate retirement. However, if you run your own California business, it may be difficult to simply leave your position as the company's top executive. Of course, there are still ways that you can...
Your estate plan can protect your children after you remarry.
Especially if you are remarrying later in life, you may have children from a prior relationship. As you enter your new life with your spouse, it can be essential to protect your children through careful estate planning. Are your children underage? If you come into a...
Four things California landlords need to know about evictions
There are few things more frustrating for a landlord than a bad tenant. Whether you are dealing with a residential or commercial tenant, when they aren’t paying their rent or when they are violating provisions of the lease or rental agreement, it can be a difficult...
How an attorney can protect a business’ bottom line
Running your own business is an exciting, yet somewhat daunting venture. You will have to make many decisions as you prepare to launch your business so it will succeed. One you may not realize is important to protect your business’ bottom line is working with an...
Questions that every new small business owner must ask themselves
Running your own business is an exciting prospect. The idea of becoming your own success story and earning substantial income is an enticing goal. Unfortunately, making your business into something successful is not as easy as you might hope. There is nearly a 50%...
Recent updates on California dental regulations
Much has changed in the past year in the world at large, and in California dentistry. As a dentist, you have a duty to stay up-to-date on changes to rules and regulations regarding your profession. Here are a few highlights regarding changes that all dentists should...
