A strong contract can leave a business in an advantageous position. Purchase prices can be secured, consistent supply chains can be obtained, and new opportunities can be realized. Yet, these benefits are only brought to fruition when the terms of a contract are...
Running a business can be challenging in a variety of ways. While securing talent and developing a business plan that sets one up for success may be difficult enough, these are just a couple of the numerous issues that business owners may face. One of the more...
The issue of estate planning can be a touchy subject to many. Some in Baton Rouge may prefer to not even deal with it, preferring instead to allow their heirs to figure out amongst themselves how to divide up their assets once they are gone. This line of thinking no...
We've spent some time on this blog discussing the benefits of mergers and acquisitions. These processes can help companies expand their operations, reduce their costs, and penetrate new markets. As helpful as mergers and acquisitions can be, though, they must be...
The idea of generating a product or service that benefits our community is something to get excited about. This is why many people choose to start a business. While the idea of working for yourself may sound tempting, before taking the plunge its best to understand...
Over the years, you have worked relentlessly to build your business into a thriving enterprise in Louisiana. The thought of seeing it all become obsolete because you pass away can be both disheartening and alarming. Preventing this drastic outcome from becoming a...
There is a lot of information out there to help people plan for their future when they are coordinating an estate plan. Often, this information focuses on recruiting family and friends to provide support when the time comes that independent decision making is no...
Starting a business can be nerve-wracking. For instance, the business structure that is chosen lays the foundation for not only a business operations, but also the risk business owners will assume. A business plan can have significant ramifications on investment...
It wasn't that long ago that newspapers were the number one source of current events on the local, national, and international level. Yet, as the Internet grew and this information became more widely available, more and more newspapers went out of business. In fact,...
When someone dies without a last will or estate plan, their assets will usually have to go through probate court. Even individuals who have carefully planned for the distribution of their assets when they die can still have their estates wind up in probate court....