Photo cred: Agberto Guimaraes Non-compete agreements are commonplace in many Minnesota business agreements. That being said, they are not necessary in all cases or appropriate for all employees. Before you decide to have an employee sign a non-compete agreement or...
Business Law
What Form Should Your Business Take?
You have an idea for a business, some start-up money and a solid business plan. But you’re not finished yet: you need to choose the best formation for your business based on your goals, resources and vision for the future. The business formation you choose will have...
Products don’t need to be public to be patented
Protecting any invention can be a wise decision for any business owner or inventor. An invention doesn't need to be a new product you plan to sell in order for it to be patentable. In fact, even if you only use the product yourself or inside your business, it can be...
Don’t let unfamiliarity with commercial leases jeopardize your business
No matter what type of business you operate in Minnesota, if you intend to operate out of commercial space that you don't own, you will have a lease. As a tenant, you have numerous rights. However, failing to understand those rights and how to enforce them could cause...
When the laws change, your business may need to change
Residents across Minnesota are raising a glass and toasting to the recently repealed ban that prohibited liquor stores in the state from operating on Sundays. Business owners, on the other hand, may be less than enthused with the new law. Changes to state laws have a...