Start Protecting Your Business in the Early Stages of Planning

In order to position oneself to reach the highest level of success and benefits available from starting your own business, it is important to begin with a solid foundation.

Starting up a business is not something that can be done overnight: months, sometimes years of planning must take place before an adequate model is in place. The majority of business owners will pronounce their support for involving a lawyer during these crucial planning stages. The result could save you hassles and money later on. There are various different legal issues you can plan for before you get your business off and running.

One of the most important business decisions an owner will make initially is whether or not to incorporate or form a limited liability company (LLC). It is important to realize that if your business is not in one of these two structures, you will be subject to personal liability for the debts of your business. With a corporation or LLC, your losses are protected to be limited to the amount of your investment in the business, rather than your personal losses exceeding the investment. If you decide that a partnership is a more suitable business plan, you will be in need of a partnership agreement. This document will cover the rights and responsibilities of the parties involved, as well as address in advance, the countless scenarios that may arise.

Many businesses arise due to the creation of a product or idea. If this is the case for your business, it may be imperative that you get a patent to protect any inventions or new processes that your business will use. Without these useful licensing documents, your competitors are likely to replicate and benefit from your idea. It may also be the case that a business owner will want to trademark the name of their business or product. Corporate and Business Law lawyers are well versed in these processes and can make sure your business is legally protected from harm.

Lastly, most businesses are not a one-man-show; they require the time and dedication of numerous employees. The terms of employment for workers are an important aspect of a business plan that should not be overlooked. Internal and external relationships the business will formulate will undoubtedly create the need for many contracts to protect the owner and business from confidentiality breaches and other definite risks. The bigger the impact of the contract is, the more vital it becomes that a lawyer participate in its formation and negotiation.

At Tiveron Law, our corporate and business law team knows that business owners and entrepreneurs operating in New York State face a multitude of legal issues. Our goal is to provide practical, useful advice that proves to you the value of engaging corporate legal counsel. We provide a wide variety of legal services to our business clients, from formation to dissolution and everything in between.