When businesses or individuals engage in deceptive trade practices, it hurts the economy, consumers and responsible business owners. These practices are not just illegal in many cases; they are also immoral. While most people work hard to build a company from the...

Contracts are fluid things that often change even after you reach an agreement with another party. Whether you provide customer services to business clients or have a supply relationship with a company that sources unique materials you need to make a product, your...

As a business owner, you may face allegations of deceptive trade practices from a customer who is displeased with your company. Now, these allegations may be completely false, but you still need to know what a deceptive trade practice is and what is not allowed by law...

Business arrangements often hinge on the contracts that outline the terms of the agreement. These written documents must contain specific information so that everyone knows what their duties are and what to expect from the deal. Most people know to include the...

Texas laws protect contract workers, subcontractors and other parties in the construction industry. As someone in the industry, you know that working with such big amounts of money can cause serious trouble when there are problems with payment. A mechanic's lien is...

When you want to sell your small business, you might consider using seller financing to possibly increase the number of potential buyers. Fit Small Business notes that there are several advantages to offering financing for some or all of the cost of the business if...

Texas business or property owners like you make a lot of contracts in your time. Unfortunately, this means you may run across breached contracts. This can damage you on a personal and financial level. It can also put your projects and endeavors at risk. So how do you...

Many business situations require companies to disclose sensitive information either to their own employees or to outside parties. These situations may include negotiations with a potential buyer of the business or working with a vendor or agency that will provide...

Texas business owners like you have a lot to balance. Unfortunately, sometimes arguments between business partners are inevitable. This adds to your workload. It can create unnecessary stress, too.  But if you get into a dispute, you need to consider your options...

Texan entrepreneurs and business owners like you have made use of contracts before. Most of the time, these contracts go without a hitch. But in some cases, contracts go south. If you end up in a contract dispute, what can you do?  There are many different ways to...