Author Archives: Jay Butchko
Guide to Buying a Domain Name
If you’re starting a business, you’ll likely want a website, especially if you’re planning on selling items online. You’ll need the right domain name, which can be tricky. You’ll need to think about your target audience, as well as your niche. What will be the theme of your website? Are you running solely a… Read More »
Florida Agency Files Employee Poaching Lawsuit
Sometimes companies that work in the same niche or have skills that can help each other decide that they want to work together. While this type of agreement can be beneficial, it can also turn out to be messy if there is not a solid agreement in place. It can also lead to misuse… Read More »
How Businesses Will Change in Wake of COVID-19
The coronavirus crisis has led to a lot of changes in America. Millions of people have lost jobs. Shelter-in-place orders have made it difficult for people to keep in touch with friends and family members. The future of schools, sports and group activities is uncertain. Businesses will see change as well. While many have… Read More »
Volvo Sued for Copyright Infringement
When you think of copyright infringement, you may think of individuals or small companies trying to replicate the work of a large, popular corporation. However, sometimes large companies are the ones who are the problem. They often think they are invincible and can do whatever they want. This includes taking images created by others… Read More »
Sole Proprietorships Not a Priority for Paycheck Protection Program
If you own a small business, you may be excited to hear that President Trump implemented the Paycheck Protection Program. This program authorized $349 billion in forgivable loans to small businesses so that they could continue to pay their employees during the coronavirus crisis, despite having to shut down or see reduced revenue. This… Read More »
Parting Ways With Your Business During COVID-19
You may have been excited about owning a business several years ago or maybe even earlier this year, when the economy wasn’t so bad. However, with COVID-19 whipping through the United States and forcing quarantines and business closures, you may have changed your mind. No business has been left untouched. You likely have seen… Read More »
Commercial Real Estate Market to See Changes Due to COVID-19
Our way of life has been changing dramatically in the past month. With the coronavirus rapidly spreading throughout the United States, lawmakers are ordering residents to shelter in place. People must stay at home unless they need to run important errands. Employees should work from home whenever possible. Nonessential businesses are shut down. Schools… Read More »
Are Non-Competes Enforceable During the Coronavirus Crisis?
More than 16 million people have been laid off from their jobs since the coronavirus pandemic started sweeping America in March. Chances are some of these employees had non-compete agreements in place. Non-compete agreements make it difficult for employees to take the information and skills they learned and use them to work for competitors…. Read More »
When You Can’t Pay Your Commercial Lease Due to COVID-19
The coronavirus is wreaking havoc on the finances of millions of Americans. Many have been laid off from their jobs as non-essential businesses are forced to shut down. Many individuals are without an income and have little to no savings. This makes it difficult to pay bills and buy necessary purchases. Many are concerned… Read More »
Opportunities for Business Startups Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic
With the COVID-19 pandemic leading to millions of layoffs across the country, the virus is causing extreme financial unrest. Those living paycheck to paycheck have no money for rent, food and other necessities. People are being forced to shelter in place. Because of all of this, you would expect that right now would be… Read More »