Even the most successful entrepreneurs in North Carolina and around the country sometimes choose to sell their businesses. Some commercial ventures are sold because they have failed to live up to expectations, and some companies are disposed of because their owners...
Month: October 2016
Racial bias in wrongful death cases
North Carolina residents may be familiar with research indicating that the criminal justice system could be rife with racial bias. However, they may not know that women and minorities can also face significant obstacles when pursuing civil remedies following the death...
Tips for those who are selling their business
Starting and running a business in North Carolina has its unique challenges. However, selling it can have its own set of unique circumstances, and one that requires a lot of forethought and planning. In the first place, prior to listing it for sale, it is a good idea...
NHTSA seeks comments on semi truck underride guards
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration is considering proposals that might improve underride guards on semi trucks in North Carolina and across the United States. Underride guards make trucks safer by preventing motor vehicle crashes in which...
Elements to consider before buying a business
While there are many different types of businesses that a North Carolina investor might consider purchasing, there are some common factors related to those enterprises that should be considered before finalizing a deal to buy. An understanding of a company's finances,...
Collecting judgment debts in North Carolina
When North Carolina businesses are awarded money judgments, they then have to figure out how to collect on them. It is common for businesses to encounter difficulties with collecting judgment debts owed to them by debtors, and you must make certain that you follow the...
When cars, trucks and motorcyles share the road
When drivers in North Carolina share the roads with motorcyclists, it is sometimes assumed that the latter are responsible for their own safety entirely. In actual fact, drivers of all vehicles have a legal responsibility to exercise duty of care when sharing the...
How to enter and exit a business in North Carolina
A successful business may be defined as one that can meet its expenses and provide a return on investment to its owners and shareholders. This return on investment should be enough to earn the continued commitment of those parties. Starting a successful business...
Things to keep in mind when selling a business
Successful North Carolina entrepreneurs are aware that working to achieve a prosperous business is not an easy task whether they started it from scratch or bought it as an established business. Likewise, trying to sell one may be just as difficult. Here are several...