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Checklist Before Buying a Business
One of the best ways to start a business is to purchase one that is already profitable. If you are considering purchasing another business, you will need to prepare several documents and understand several legal and financial aspects of the business. The process of purchasing a business can be overwhelming. The following is a checklist…
Read MoreEverything You Need to Know About Business Contracts
Business contracts are legally binding arrangements between two or more entities where an exchange of value is made. The contract outlines the agreement terms and offers an agreement record enforceable in a court of law. Contracts are available in varying forms, each having its purpose and use. If you require legal help reviewing a business…
Read MoreNavigating a Business Start-up in San Francisco
As you run your business, you are persistently striving to foster growth. And when things begin taking off, there are usually a new set of obstacles that need to be overcome. Below, Coepio Legal outlines some valuable tips for starting a business as you navigate the business expansion and growth period in San Francisco. Focus…
Read MoreWhat’s in a name?
Are you struggling to come up with a name for your new business? Not sure if the name is okay to use? What if there is another business in your state using the same name or a similar business name? What if that business sues you for using their name? And what if another business…
Read MoreProtecting Your Trade Secrets in San Francisco
If you are a business owner who has a product or service that is different than anyone else, you may have a legally protected “trade secret.” These are the secret sauce that makes your product or service unique and different than anyone else’s in your industry. Officially, a trade secret is legally protected intellectual property…
Read MoreProtecting Your Trade Secrets in San Francisco
If you are a business owner who has a product or service that is different than anyone else, you may have a legally protected “trade secret.” These are the secret sauce that makes your product or service unique and different than anyone else’s in your industry. Officially, a trade secret is legally protected intellectual property…
Read MoreRetaliation Liability Law for San Francisco Business Owners
As a business owner, you must ensure that your workplace is free from any discrimination or harassment. Employees have the right to work in a safe environment, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) prohibits workplace harassment and discrimination of employees based several factors including race, religion, and sex. California law clearly states…
Read MoreFiduciary Duty of a San Francisco Entrepreneur
Fiduciary duty is the relationship between two parties and the obligation of one to act in the interest of another. Knowing your fiduciary duties to others and under what circumstances you could breach that duty is important for any of your current and future business transactions. Entrepreneurship in San Francisco can be exciting and challenging,…
Read MoreHow to Avoid the Greatest Legal Risks of Financing Your Startup
You’ve got a great idea and a dream. You’re ready to start your new business. But before you can reach the sky, you need the funds to get off the ground. Raising money is one of the biggest and most common hurdles that entrepreneurs face. In fact, a huge number of businesses rely on “bootstrapping”—using…
Read MoreNDAs – What They Are and Why You Might Want One
What It Is When you and your business have patented information and trade secrets to protect, a Non-Disclosure Agreement is the way to legally do so. This document creates a legally binding contract between you and your employees and/or business partners in which you agree to keep private certain information. This ensures that anyone you…
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