Business decisions involve at least some degree of risk, and buying a franchiseis among them. How much risk you face depends on certain variables, such as how established and successful the franchise system is already, the support provided by the franchisor, whether...
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Where to find financing for a franchise
When you want to open a franchise in Rhode Island, you may not have enough money available to you to finance the upfront costs. Today’s franchise owners finance their franchises using a number of different sources, and you may find that you have several options...
Some construction projects benefit from design-build agreements
Pre-construction meetings, goal setting, and design-build agreements can minimize confusion and the effects of future problems on some construction projects. As a property owner or developer taking the time pre-construction - and pre-contract - to outline the details...
Nursing home residents vulnerable to undue influence
Undue Influence and Isolation of the Elderly Undue influence is that influence asserted by a dominant party over a vulnerable one designed to substitute the dominant party’s will for the free will and choice of the vulnerable party. Factual considerations in...
Effective estate plans help successors manage businesses
Business owners may consider including their commercial enterprises in their estate planning documents. A study conducted by the Exit Planning Institute found that 83% of businesses did not have written plans for an ownership transition. Kiplinger’s Personal Finance...
Do you have what it takes to be a franchise owner?
If you want to take advantage of the booming economy and mostly be your own boss, you may be looking into buying a franchise. Depending on your interests, you probably have plenty of options. In fact, according to Statista, there are nearly 754,000 franchise...
5 things to consider before buying a franchise
Owning a franchise offers several benefits for entrepreneurs. It also comes with risks and responsibilities. Before buying a franchise, potential owners should speak with a knowledgeable franchise attorney and consider factors such as these five questions. Is the...
What does it mean to have standing?
Sometimes, a loved one of a deceased person finds that the deceased left a will with which the loved one disagrees. Whether that is because the will outright discludes the loved one when they belived they had a right to inclusion, or because the will was a result of...
What is undue influence?
Undue Influence Undue influence is the substitution of the will of a dominant party for the free will and choice of a subservient party. This issue may arise as grounds for objection to admission of a will of a vulnerable person to probate. The totality of the...
What coverage should you consider besides life insurance?
When it comes to insurance coverage, life insurance dominates the market. In fact, it has hit such a high point of saturation that most people do not even know other forms of insurance exist. However, many of these other forms of coverage can offer enormous benefits...