One of the things that potential business owners consider carefully when they decide to start a business is if they have a lot of competition in that space. Most businesses have some competition, as evidenced by cities with hundreds of similar restaurants, but owners...
Year: 2022
Do you have to pay the rent if your business declares bankruptcy?
When you started your business, you signed a three-year lease. You thought it would be a very successful company and you would address an extension when that term ended. However, it's now been two years and you've realized your business needs to declare bankruptcy....
Business bankruptcy: Chapter 7 vs Chapter 11
Sometimes, things may not work out for your business. You may find it impossible to meet your financial obligations, and filing for business bankruptcy may be the only way out. However, you may be unsettled about the type of bankruptcy you need to file for your...
Businesses of all sizes, even governments, can need bankruptcy help
Did you know that Puerto Rico has been involved in a bankruptcy issue for nearly five years? You may not think of states or U.S. territories as places that can go bankrupt, but they can take on debt loads and may have to restructure their debts to stay functional,...
