Whether you are a Minnesota employer or employee, noncompete agreements are not something to take lightly. These documents are impactful on an employer because, if done incorrectly, they leave the employer's legitimate business interests unprotected. They are...
Business Law
Veterinary and Other Professional Practices Need Specific Legal Counsel
Historically, people chose careers in veterinary medicine because they liked working with animals. That is still an important motive today but, in modern times, veterinary clinics and other professional offices also know they must keep pace with the changes and legal...
Family business and the drawbacks of nepotism
The term family business can bring to mind an archetypal image of a successful enterprise, run by multiple generations of kindred, that is passed down through the family. Take care to walk the fine line between what is best for your organization and what is best for...
3 Tips to Help Ensure a Successful Family Business
A family business is a labor of love, but in order to survive, the business must also have love from (success in) the marketplace. This success can face challenges from co-owners, especially when those co-owners are family members or close friends. In order to...
What to Consider if you Lease Space in an Historic Building
There are all types of entrepreneurs starting businesses in Minnesota today. Regardless whether you started your business in a garage or behind a desk, you may eventually have to move into a larger space. Location may be your top priority once you decide to lease...