Small Businesses
Who Owns it: (Trade) Fixtures in Commercial Leasing
In the commercial leasing world there remains much contention between the classification of fixtures and trade fixtures, and who, as between landlord and tenant, owns what. So, what’s the difference? Simply put, a fixture is a thing which becomes part of the property when it […]
Read MoreDo You Have All the Right Documents for Your Business? Are They All Up-to-Date?
Business documents matter! Do you have all of the documents you should and have they been updated in the last three years? Detroit business attorney Zana Tomich discusses the importance of all of the following in this video: Articles of Incorporation or Organization Bylaws Operating […]
Read MoreDoes Your Family Business Have a Succession Plan? It Should
Every family business needs a succession plan. Why? As Detroit-based business attorney Zana Tomich explains in this video, the succession plan is crucial to a family business’ ability to succeed in the future and thrive beyond the current generation. Overlooking the succession plan is one […]
Read MoreDoes Your Business Need a Buy Sell Agreement?
? Does your business need a Buy Sell Agreement? Unless it is a sole proprietorship, yes, you do need a Buy Sell Agreement. As Detroit-based business attorney Zana Tomich explains in this video, the Buy Sell Agreement is vital to protect the interests of business […]
Read MoreLease Negotiation Tip: Don’t Overlook the Letter of Intent
The number one lease negotiation issue Detroit-based business attorney Zana Tomich sees clients run into is the lease letter of intent or LOI. It can be just as important as the lease itself and often dictates the terms of the lease. As Zana explains in […]
Read MoreSelling a Small Business: 7 Tips for a Successful Sale
? If you’re interested in selling a Detroit small business or a closely held operation based elsewhere in Michigan, you know that it’s not something you can do on the open market. Finding an interested buyer for your small business is half the battle. The […]
Read MoreWhy 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 […]
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