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| Buying into a business | 7/2/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: Scenario: I rent space as an independent contractor in a business. I'm considering a partnership in ...
A: Cyndi: This is a great question! Doing this very complex business transaction is a perfect example ...
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| Verbal Contract | 6/14/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I have a verbal contract with a business owner that requires a 50% distribution of the profit from ...
A: Al: If you do not have the funds to hire an attorney, instead of small claims court, contact your ...
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| Copyright | 6/2/2008 | Osama El-kadi |
Q: How do you go around copyrighting your song? I've written a song without any music accompying it; ...
A: but unfortunately I don't deal with any copyright issues. I only deal with negotiating small ...
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| Bussiness | 6/1/2008 | Osama El-kadi |
Q: why is an RFP considered more flexible then an RFQ?
A: An RFP is not only more flexible than an RFQ, it does cover a much bigger area in the bidding ...
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| Verbal Contract | 5/27/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I have a verbal contract with a business owner that requires a 50% distribution of the profit from ...
A: Al: First, you should sit down with the owner and explain your understanding of the deal. If he ...
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| CHECK PAYMENT | 5/23/2008 | Osama El-kadi |
Q: I have been having a fees dispute with an attorney. Finally I sent moneys to settle all legal ...
A: From what you say I understood that your layer agreed to settle after the case and now he changed ...
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| CHECK PAYMENT or Cheque payment in UK ! | 5/23/2008 | Bob Rushton |
Q: I have been having a fees dispute with an attorney. Finally I sent moneys to settle all legal ...
A: Interesting how strange the USA is ! Logically he should have provided you with some sort of ...
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| Non competes | 4/24/2008 | Bob Rushton |
Q: I am introducing a client that is in California to my lender in california. I have sent my non ...
A: This may help, Enforceability in the State of California Unlike the situation in other states, ...
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| theme park/amusement park | 4/17/2008 | Bob Rushton |
Q: my name is rachel lightsey and my fiance is eric melendez. we came up with an idea about two to ...
A: You can achieve anything if it’s realistic. What you need is a plan and a program. Those two words ...
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| Billboard ground rent | 4/12/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I own a house that has 45 acres of ground behind it that is currently being built into a Towne ...
A: The price depends upon the market in your area. As landlord, you will get some of the rent and the ...
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| Payment terms | 3/22/2008 | Osama El-kadi |
Q: Recently my partner and I are discussing with an Internet portal about payment terms from ...
A: It is obvious to me that their payment terms are not fair whatsoever. Can you do anything about it? ...
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| Goodwill | 3/12/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I have a client that has purchased a business (Dentist business) and there was a substantial amount ...
A: Les: Internal Revenue Code Section 197 provides for a 15 year amortization for intangible assets in ...
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| How to reach medium size businesses buyers | 3/5/2008 | Gary Bell |
Q: I need advice in how to contact medium or large size retail stores to offer my products. I ...
A: Sorry for the delay. Look up distributors and retailers of furniture online through goggle and/or ...
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| professional to negociate | 3/4/2008 | Gary Bell |
Q: I'm looking for a professional to help negociate a business deal between my company and another ...
A: Sorry for the delay. I've been traveling. I certainly represent companies in negotiation of deals, ...
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| store lease negotiator sought | 2/14/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: Whom do you recommend for helping negotiate/renegotiate lower store leases for a chain that has ...
A: You have two options. First, you can hire a business attorney with experience negotiating. For ...
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| "Buying into" a business | 2/12/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am asking this question for a member of my family. They are interested into "buying into" a small ...
A: Doug: Tell your family member to look elsewhere for a "safe" investment. Most small businesses ...
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| 90 day option | 1/10/2008 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: That is a blessing to those of us starting out. I have a unique opportunity to develop a ...
A: Michelle: Options to purchase are quite common in real estate transactions. Usually, the option is ...
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| business aquisition | 12/31/2007 | Gary Bell |
Q: I will go straight to the point. I was offered a well established business for sale by the owner, ...
A: Raymond, If you and your partners have no assets to pledge, I can't imagine how you might raise the ...
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| Negotiating Business Deals | 12/24/2007 | Bob Rushton |
Q: I am a business broker. I know a investor in my country who invest in power plants through equity ...
A: what a difficult question ! if you are a broker then exactly the same as you did with your last ...
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| starting a business with a partner | 12/11/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am interested in starting a business with a partner. We will try to get an sba loan. I have ...
A: Tory: This is the traditional problem in a new business "what is the return to a capital investment ...
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| Effect of debt when selling the business | 11/29/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am in the process of selling a small business. The business is profitable, but it also has a small ...
A: Benson: Thank you for the question. The answer is simple - "honesty is the best policy." Any buyer ...
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| Name on the Lease | 11/29/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I and my husband (common marriage) planning to open a clinic, my question is should both our name be ...
A: Holly: Professional Association usually means a corporation. Therefore, your PA will need to file a ...
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| Setting targets for a sales partner coming on board as a shareholder | 11/28/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am bringing in a partner and they are taking a risk leaving their current job and joining me in my ...
A: John: There is no "rule of thumb." Rather, your individual circumstance will determine the ...
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| Buy Out | 11/20/2007 | Al Diamond |
Q: I would like to know about how to ask my partners to buy me out. There are 5 partners in all 2 are ...
A: 1. is there a buy/sell agreement in place? If so, it commands. 2. Has it been operating long enough ...
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| buying into an existing "S" Corporation | 11/13/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am considering buying shares in an existing "S" Corporation owned and operated by a friend of ...
A: Jeff: First, Friends, Family and business frequently do not mix. Right now I am representing one ...
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| Financing | 11/8/2007 | Bob Rushton |
Q: I have to explain my business before I ask the question. I will soon operate a bio-diesel plant that ...
A: I have broken down your~ I have to explain my business before I ask the question. I will soon ...
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| contract | 11/8/2007 | Gary Bell |
Q: I have to explain my business before I ask the question. I will soon operate a bio-diesel plant that ...
A: Tom, I think you need to base your price upon what it costs you to produce the fuel, rather than ...
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| letter of intent | 10/25/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: As we put together a letter of intent to purchase another business for a client of ours, is Goodwill ...
A: Brian: Generally Goodwill and a Covenant Against Competition are treated the same for tax purpose ...
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| Letter of Intent | 10/16/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I saw your response to a question about due diligence and LOI's. I am interested in any sample ...
A: John: I know you think there are "magic forms," but I individually draft my Letter of Intent ...
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| Letter of Intent | 10/16/2007 | Gary Bell |
Q: I saw your response to a question about due diligence and LOI's. I am interested in any sample ...
A: So sorry I overlooked your question! Please forgive me. Here's a sample that you can adapt. It has ...
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| Business partnership | 10/3/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I publish a small online magazine and project potential growth/success, but lack funding. I have ...
A: Charles: First you should research the media company. Have they made other acquisitions? Are the ...
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| Bids | 10/2/2007 | Gary Bell |
Q: I send my company's profile to a construction company that do subcontracting and they send me a ...
A: I believe most companies would give you a chance, if you'll be 100% honest. If their only interest ...
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| Vendor Financing | 9/30/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: VENDOR FINANCING I need someone to negotiate (or coach me to negotiate) vendor financing to start ...
A: Gene: If one supplier can do it faster and cheaper, it may be initially better. Nevertheless, you ...
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| Vendor Financing | 9/28/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: VENDOR FINANCING I need someone to negotiate (or coach me to negotiate) vendor financing to start ...
A: Gene: It is very hard to negotiate for yourself and you are right to state you need help. When you ...
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| Vendor Financing | 9/28/2007 | Bob Rushton |
Q: I need someone to negotiate (or coach me to negotiate) vendor financing to start an invention-based, ...
A: I have a consultant associate in my organization that specialises in helping with Retail Finance and ...
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| Strategic guidance | 9/12/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I am managing director of a newly stablished representative company in office machines. I started ...
A: Majid: Frankly, there is no easy answer. It sounds to me like you have the wrong business ...
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| wine distributor | 8/30/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: I have a friend who sells imported wine at several stores and restaurants in the Midwest. She is ...
A: Mike: Each state has its own regulations on the distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages. Your ...
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| opening a new business | 8/30/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: C i willing be joining forces with my present employer to open a new location. what are the most ...
A: Althea: First, by "joining forces" I presume you are having some equity interest in the business? ...
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| Business Investor Advice | 8/1/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: My wife and I have a small retail purse store. We are in the need of more operating funds. I have a ...
A: Jeff: Thank you for the question. Like many small business owners, you are afraid to get legal help ...
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| general business deal question | 7/10/2007 | Ronald J. Cappuccio, J.D., LL.M.(Tax) |
Q: We're a small pet related company with a product we think would appeal to large business. Who ...
A: First, you need to be sure your product is protected. You should check with a patent attorney if the ...
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