In the hypercompetitive business world of Florida, companies can go to great lengths to gain, or maintain, an edge over their rivals. As such, it is of the utmost importance for a company to keep a tight lid on their trade secrets. However, sometimes one organization...
You have decided it is time to strike out on your own and start your own business in Florida. But running a business is not easy and one mistake could be the difference between a great success and closing one's doors. One thing you don't want to do is stumble out of...
When doing land development work in Florida, parties that wish to work together in a manner of mutual interest must make an agreement regarding the role each party shall play in the endeavor. A contract helps to provide assurances to both sides that their unified...
For many Floridians, home ownership is a key element of their personal aspirations and dreams. Often, buying a home can be viewed as a statement of commitment to family, as it is a way to provide them with safe, comfortable shelter. It is also a serious financial...
During boom periods in Florida’s real estate market, there is ample opportunity for investors to turn a tidy profit by putting up money for development projects. When an investor partners with a developer, both sides expect that the other will act in accordance with...
Businesses in Florida can well expect adversarial conduct from rivals. In some cases, competition can become so heated that laws or regulations are violated in the name of getting ahead. While this behavior is not pleasant to try and counter, it is not that...
It’s no secret that Miami’s — and all of Florida’s, for that matter — real estate market took a huge hit in the recession. But the area is now undergoing a revival of sorts, with prices going back up and investors swooping in to buy the vacant spots left around town....
Many business owners in Florida would agree: competitors don’t always play fair. As a business owner, you’d like to think that the playing field is always level and that your competition will always act responsibly, but when money is at stake, sometimes companies...
Part of running a business in Florida means reaching and signing contracts with other companies that might be able to help your venture succeed. Sometimes, the contract process goes without a hitch and things go quite swimmingly for all the parties involved....
Real estate, whether a new Miami high-rise or a single family home, is a huge investment. For most, it’s the biggest investment they’ll ever make in life. When you do decide to put your hard-earned money into real estate, you want to protect your investment at all...
