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One of the worst things about a business bankruptcy is letting down your employees, some of whom may have been with you since its inception. But reality must be dealt with, and the answer to that question is that they likely will not receive the wages they are owed...
Your business has been thriving -- and it’s outgrown your kitchen, garage or home office. It’s time to get your first commercial lease. Be careful, however. Residential renters enjoy legal protections that commercial renters don’t. In general, commercial landlords and...
The general public often assumes that a business bankruptcy is the same as closing a business. There are various terms used, from “going under” to “shutting down," but the implication is usually the same: The company has failed, and bankruptcy is just one step on the...
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...
When you were pulling all-nighters in medical school and working round-the-clock shifts during your residency, you probably never expected that once you had an established practice, you could face financial problems. Even if you were never in the medical field for the...
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...
Filing for bankruptcy for your business should not be controversial. You make many financial decisions every day, using the tools that have been provided for you. Bankruptcy is one such tool, and you can use it if it will help your company in the future. Businesses...
You started your own home remodeling company a few years back. It’s now fallen on financial hard times. You don’t want to close your doors, but you do want to use bankruptcy to restructure your debt. You’ve learned a lot and identified early financial mistakes, and...
There are many things that you have to think about when your company is going to file for bankruptcy. One of these is how you will let your employees know what’s going on. While some companies don’t warn employees and just let them find out when the news breaks about...
If you need to file for bankruptcy for your business, the goal may be to discharge your debts and keep the business afloat. In some circumstances, you may file for bankruptcy while dissolving or closing the business to resolve its outstanding debts. As the owner or...
