Small Businesses
Why is Succession Planning for the Family Business Important?
I represent dozens of small and family businesses and one of the things that I see family businesses overlook is a succession plan. That is how can the company prepare for the future and live beyond the current generation. What happens when someone retires? What if […]
Read MoreFirst Batch of Redevelopment Zone Detroit Liquor Licenses Approved
Crain’s Detroit Business reporter Kurt Nagl wrote in May about about the City of Detroit seeking approval for 20 new liquor licenses through the Redevelopment Area Liquor Licenses that were made available through the State of Michigan. Though the matter was on the agenda for […]
Read MoreMore liquor licenses could be coming to Detroit, but getting one may still be complicated
A total of 63 new Detroit liquor licenses could be issued, according to a recent article by Crain’s Detroit Business. I had the pleasure of chatting with reporter Kurt Nagl about the development. While this is good news for bars and restaurants hoping to attain […]
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Signing a Letter of Intent for a Lease
You’ve spent hours upon hours researching property listings. You’ve spent untold weekends looking at spaces. Finally, you’ve found the perfect place to rent for your business. Congratulations! At this point, you may be tempted to dive right in. But before you take the first official […]
Read MoreSuccession Planning: Estate Planning for Your Business
Succession planning is a process all small business leaders should undertake. Similar to estate plans for individuals, succession plans are used to address situations where there is a death, disability, or retirement of key individuals in the company. When a company is owned by just […]
Read MoreCity of Detroit issues guidance on how to start a food truck business
There’s no question about it: the food truck industry is booming, especially in Detroit. Despite the industry’s rapid growth and evolution, many municipalities still offer no clear guidance on how to legally operate a food truck. This lack of guidance is understandably nerve-wracking for new […]
Read MoreHow to Obtain a Liquor License in Detroit
In this video, attorney Zana Tomich of Dalton & Tomich, PLC helps restaurant and bar owners understand the steps to getting a Class C on premises liquor license in the City of Detroit, where such licenses are in short supply and high demand. She discusses […]
Read MoreOpening and Running a Detroit Restaurant: 6 Legal Considerations
Detroit attorney Zana Tomich of Dalton & Tomich, PLC shares tips for restaurant entrepreneurs and others looking to open food related business in Detroit. Topics include Getting Your House in Order, Secure Your Location, Licensing and Permits, Employment Issues and Trade Names and Branding. Read […]
Read MoreHow to Acquire an On-Premises Liquor License
In Michigan, restaurants, bars, and other establishment that sell liquor are regulated by state and local agencies. Like most states, Michigan created its liquor control commission after prohibition ended in 1933. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission (“MLCC”) regulates liquor licenses in the state, distributes new […]
Read MoreAre Unpaid Interns Legal?
As summer approaches, the season of interns is also on the horizon. While college students comprise of the typical intern class, many recent graduates, or students in post-graduate programs who are finding the job market competitive, offer to work as unpaid interns to gain experience […]
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