Bankruptcy

When you open a business, your goal is to make sure it is successful. You put hours of your own time into the business. You spend your own money on marketing and setting up your shop. Unfortunately, not all businesses will succeed. If you have set up your business but...

The ups and downs for small business owners have largely been “downs” for the last couple of years, so it’s perfectly understandable that a lot of companies -- yours included -- need to file for bankruptcy. That’s rather cold comfort, however, when you’re trying to...

You can see the writing on the wall. For reasons out of your control, your business is going to have to close its doors. You have more debt than you can afford. You’re going to need to use bankruptcy to get out of it. For a business owner, this can be a very difficult...

Negotiating a commercial lease can be an important step for business owners. Your lease may last for years and could tie you to a property even after your company continues to grow and needs more space. The long-term lease often required to secure a commercial space...

When people think about bankruptcy, they often assume that it’s a sign of poor business moves and transactions. They might think that a bankruptcy is negative for a business, too. The reality is that bankruptcy can be good for a business. In fact, if sudden changes in...

A failing business can feel like the world is on your shoulders. After so many years of investing time, energy and resources into a business, it is difficult to even say the word "bankruptcy." Maybe the business can be saved by negotiating with those that are owed, or...

Bankruptcy has provided effective debt relief solutions for many businesses in Florida, but is it right for you? Before making any important decisions about the future of your business, learn all you can about the bankruptcy process. Here are three common...

If you have reached the point where you want to file bankruptcy for your business, you may not be able to cover all of your costs every month. Especially if you can no longer operate the company as you once did, choosing to close your physical location might be a...

Even though your business is facing bankruptcy, you hope to rebuild. You have a plan in place, and you expect to come out of the process better than before. A preference claim from the trustee in your bankruptcy case could pose a serious issue, however. Understanding...

You take on a lot of risk when you start a business. You often have to leave your job or cut back your efforts at career development to focus on the new company. You invest your time and money in something that may never repay your efforts. Even your personal...