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Legal Tips for Businesses New and Old

Welcome to the new year. I hope you are excited about starting and/or growing your business. I have several new projects on the front burners, and I am quite eager to get going. Until I am ready to post those, check out the legal tips below to help you get going in this new year.

Crafting a Texas Non-Compete

“I don’t want any of my employees to go work for my competitors.” -Slightly Overzealous Entrepreneur Keeping employees from jumping ship to a lead competitor is a massive headache for many companies. The solution seems simple, a non-compete contract either signed separately or as part of the employment contract that simply restricts him or her…

Trading Equity for Services

“Can we pay you in equity?” -Anonymous Startup Founder It’s a common question I get from potential startups/founders when I attend events at Startup Houston, Houston Technology Center or Platform Houston. The answer, as usual, is it depends. For a new startup with lots of energy and minimal funds, trading equity for necessary financial and…

Forming an LLC in Texas

A few weeks ago at the Houston Open Coffee Club, I was asked if a small business owner can self-start their own LLC.  The answer, of course, is yes. One of the many things I love about the USA is the ease with which one can start a business. The first place I would start when…