If you are preparing to launch a business, you have many different issues to consider. From financing to business partners and market research, starting a business requires a careful review of various factors in order to increase your chances of success. Moreover, you...

You may have a large parcel of land that you want to sell as smaller lots. To do this, you must subdivide the property, and that means adjustments to the lot lines. Oregon law allows for the subdivision of property under certain circumstances. You have to be able to...

Savvy business owners know that it is always wise to avoid litigation if possible. Litigation can be extremely expensive, not to mention that there is no reason to ruin business relationships if you can avoid doing this. This is why arbitration and mediation are...

Preparing to sell your business requires thinking ahead and preparing a good plan. You want to be sure that you do not sell yourself short and that you get the best deal possible. In working towards selling your business, you will need to do some things to ensure that...

When it comes to creating a business entity, many people start out with a sole proprietorship. This is essentially just one person working the business as themselves and is easy to file taxes on.  While this type of business entity may be perfect for someone who has a...

As a successful business owner who eventually plans to retire, you need to think about succession options. You have several to choose from, with each option having its own benefits and drawbacks.  What you choose will depend on your personal wishes for the business,...

Commercial leases lack most of the common contract protections afforded to residential leases in Oregon, which means your protection is up to you and a strong contract. If you agree to lackluster provisions, you might open yourself to exploitation that remains...