For as long as you can remember, you have wanted to be a business owner. That’s been your goal. You don’t want to have a boss and you want to have control over your financial situation. Now you’re in a position to do it, though, and you realize that you haven’t...
Years of Experience—And Success.
Matthew Granat
Noncompete or nondisclosure agreement – which does my company need?
If your business is in an industry where you depend heavily upon sensitive information – such as confidential client lists, secret formulas or patented processes – then you put a lot of trust in your employees. You may fear that, at any moment, a competitor could lure...
Precautions to take before signing a commercial lease
Before you sign a commercial lease, it is crucial to understand every minor detail and clause in the contract. After all, you are in a much stronger bargaining position to ask for alterations before you sign than after. Once you’ve put ink to paper, you may find it...
Here are the essential components of a smart estate plan
Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just for the rich and famous. When it comes to estate planning, the decision on who will inherit your assets when you are gone is an enormous one. With a solid estate plan in place, you will have peace of mind knowing...
Avoid common estate planning mistakes
Estate planning serves a number of important purposes, from financially supporting loved ones to communicating wishes regarding medical treatment. If you want to get the most out of your estate plan, here are a few common mistakes to avoid. Not being clear enough One...
How do you know it’s time to sell your business?
Whether you inherited or started your own business, you run a company to make money. The revenue generated by your business can be a major source of income, but that isn't the only way businesses generate funds. People can also make money by selling their existing...
Essential details you shouldn’t forget to include when drafting your owner-financed contract
Owner financing -- where a seller acts as the bank and allows a buyer to make payments for a number of years before they’re obligated to convert to a traditional mortgage --on a real estate deal isn’t uncommon. Sometimes long-term tenants want to buy a property but...
What happens to sentimental items in someone’s estate?
An estate plan typically addresses the most major, valuable assets that a person has. It instructs the heirs on what to do with the house, for instance, or a vacation home. They learn how to split up investments, cash and other financial assets. But what about all of...
Holidays and hot days lead to summertime dog bites
The summer is a fantastic time to take your pet on a walk or to enjoy visiting friends and family. You might start exercising outside or spend more time riding your bike to and from work. Summertime also means that more people will be outside and moving around, but...
How buyers can compete in a seller’s market
There is no doubt that the real estate industry is in the middle of a strong seller’s market surge. For those seeking to purchase either residential or commercial properties, that can make it quite challenging to find the right properties in their price ranges. So,...