Recent Articles from Doug Griess
The Value of Ongoing Contract Reviews
Every business relationship or project should start with a contract. It’s the cornerstone of the relationship or endeavor. It’s a rulebook, so to speak, for all involved parties to follow. A solid contract defines and governs the parties’ obligations when something unanticipated happens — as it often does. Contracts determine the success or failure of […]
Why you need to keep your deal teams small for mergers & acquisitions
Although the professionals that make up such a team are vital to making smart business decisions and covering a business, inviting too many people to be on the team can cause significant problems.
The 4-step process to selling your business
Here are the four steps in the process of selling your business that you should follow for a successful transaction so that you can avoid the most common mistakes and disputes.
Costly mistakes to avoid when choosing your company structure
It’s crucial to consider more than just the short-term picture—think about your long-term business plan and what financial implications it might have for you personally and for your business.
How to do an annual risk assessment for your business
A well-organized annual risk assessment tool accounts for the company's size, complexity, and locations of its employees, customers, and other stakeholders.
Am I signing my life away?
In essence, liability waivers disclaim legal responsibility for the business by getting other parties to agree to take on the risk of doing something. More companies are using them today to avoid the financial ramifications of an accident.
Understanding how to protect and grant licenses to use creative content
If your company produces information or original works or has intellectual property (IP), you likely know that it is protected under copyright laws. There might be circumstances in which you want to provide licensing to another party to use your copyrighted material.
Smart estate planning to reduce estate tax
Federal and state estate and inheritance tax can consume a significant portion of your estate after your death. The good news is that you can find ways to lower these types of taxes and help increase your financial legacy.