Seller/Owner financing.

Seller/Owner financing. When a business is sold, it increasingly is common for the Seller to take back what is referred to as “Seller/Owner financing”. This means that part of the purchase price for the business will not be paid in cash at the closing; rather, it will...

What is a Severance Agreement?

What is a Severance Agreement? In the absence of a contract that obligates an employer to provide benefits beyond COBRA health coverage to a terminated employee, there is no legal obligation for most employers to do so. Nevertheless, many employers voluntarily choose...

The importance of being licensed.

The importance of being licensed. If your business requires licensing by a State agency, treat the requirement seriously. In Connecticut, many trades and professions are licensed through the Department of Consumer Protection. A few examples of businesses that require...

Maintain your liability insurance.

Maintain your liability insurance. An important reason for creating a business entity is to protect the owner from personal liability for claims arising out of the conduct of the business. Although this works in most instances, one area in which the owner continues to...