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- Small Business Commercial Lease Agreements in New York: Limiting your Personal Guaranty may Not be Enough
- S Corp, C Corp, LLC?
- Be Aware of Forum Selection Clauses in Vendor Agreements
- Buying a New York or New Jersey Car Wash or Gas Station: Evaluate Potential Road Repairs
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Business Transactions
- The Advantages of an Asset Purchase Compared to a Stock Purchase
- Factors to Consider when Buying a Gas Station
- The Importance of "Bulk Sales Tax" Notices when Buying a Business in New Jersey
- The Importance of a "Financing Contingency" when Buying a Business
- The Importance of a "Non-Compete" when Buying a Business
Business Transactions
Business transactions and contracts in New York and New Jersey. Whether you are buying a business or franchise in New York or New Jersey or the owner of a start-up or established business in New York or New Jersey, your business contracts involving your business purchase, corporate formation, partnerships, leases, licenses, trademarks, vendors and customers will serve as the "legal foundation" upon which your business will operate and rely on. Your business agreements must be prepared with the necessary flexability to support, both, your current business needs and your future business prospects for growth. In New York and New Jersey, in too many cases, business litigation is the result of poorly prepared business contracts and short-sighted "short-cuts" in agreements that fail to consider, confront and address the necessary protections that must be undertaken, today, to support your business in the future.When you are presented with business opportunities involving the purchase of a business or the expansion of your existing business through the implementation of license agreements, lease agreements and business contracts, it is important that you consult with an experienced and seasoned New York and New Jersey business and franchise lawyer, such as Charles N. Internicola, who possesses the "business skills" and experience to guide your business transaction and provide you with the "practical" legal representation that you need.
Contact, Charles N. Internicola, the New York and New Jersey business lawyer, today at 800. 976. 4904 for legal advice and representation in your business deal. Mr. Internicola represents individuals, established businesses, business purchasers, business sellers, franchisees and franchisors throughout New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, Staten Island, Long Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Middlesex County, Essex County and Bergen County.
An Accomplished Business Lawyer with the Know How to Protect your Business Interests
An accomplished business lawyer, Charles Internicola approaches each and every business transaction with a clear understanding of his client's business interests and the necessary skills to develop concise business agreements that protect his clients both both today and in the future. In New York and New Jersey, Mr. Internicola, represents individuals, start-ups and established businesses in the following transactions:
- Business Purchase and Sale Transactions. If you are buying or selling a business such as a franchise, car wash, restaurant, gas station, convenience store, day care center or service based business the are a number of legal factors that should be discussed with your lawyer and not overlooked. If you are buying or selling a business in New York or New Jersey, Charles Internicola's book "An Entrepreneurs Guide to Purchasing a Business" offers critical information that you should be aware of.
- Business lease agreements;
- Trademark and intellectual property license agreements;
- Shareholder and partnership agreements;
- Franchise purchase transactions;
- Establishment of franchise system (FDD) disclosure documents; and
- Franchise registration.
Contact, Chares N. Internicola, the New York and New Jersey business lawyer, today at 800.979. 4904 for legal advice and representation in your business transaction. If you are looking to buy or sell a New York or New Jersey, Contact Charles Internicola.
Mr. Internicola is a New York and New Jersey business and franchise lawyer representing clients in business deals and transactions throughout New York and New Jersey, including Manhattan, Long Island, Staten Island, Queens, Brooklyn, Middlesex County, Ocean County, Essex County and Bergen County. These business transactions includ
Blog for Business Transactions
- Small Business Commercial Lease Agreements in New York: Limiting your Personal Guaranty may Not be Enough
- S Corp, C Corp, LLC?
- Be Aware of Forum Selection Clauses in Vendor Agreements
- Buying a New York or New Jersey Car Wash or Gas Station: Evaluate Potential Road Repairs
Library for Business Transactions:
- The Advantages of an Asset Purchase Compared to a Stock Purchase
Description: When buying a Business in Staten Island, New York or New Jersey you will be faced with a number of issues. One important issue will be whether to proceed with the business purchase as an asset purchase or a stock purchase. If you are buying a business in New York or New Jersey contact business lawyer Charles N. Internicola, Esq. at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss important factors that must be included in your asset purchase agreement. - Factors to Consider when Buying a Gas Station
Description: If you are considering the purchase of a gas station in New York or New Jersey there are a number of legal factors and issues that you should discuss with you lawyer, including whether or not the station is a franchise, ownership of pumps, underground fuel tanks, maintenance record and environmental history. If you are considering the purchase or sale of a gas station in New York or New Jersey, contact Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss your gas station purchase and the important legal factors that must be considered. - The Importance of "Bulk Sales Tax" Notices when Buying a Business in New Jersey
Description: When buying a business in New Jersey, one crtitcal obligation imposed on a buyer is the mandatory "bulk sales notce" that should be prepared by your business lawyer and files prior to your business closing. If you are purchasing a business or franchise in the state of New Jersey, contact business and franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800.976.4904. - The Importance of a "Financing Contingency" when Buying a Business
Description: When purchasing a business in Staten Island, Long Island, New York City and New Jersey, if you are relying on financing from a lender such as the small business administration or a bank, you must discuss with your business lawyer the importance of adding a "financing contingency" to your business agreement. If you are buying a business contact New York and New Jersey business lawyer at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss your asset purchase agreement. - The Importance of "Sales Tax Notifications" when Buying a Business in New York
Description: If, you are buying a business or franchise in New York, including Staten Island, Brooklyn and Long Island, as a purchaser you are obligated to notify the New York State Department of taxation and finance prior to closing. Failure to submit the proper notices will result in a busines purchaser incurring the seller's sales tax liability. If you are buying a business contact New York business and franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904. - The Importance of a "Non-Compete" when Buying a Business
Description: When buying a business or franchise in New York, New Jersey, Staten Island and New York city, as a purchaser, you will require a "non-compete" covenant added to your asset ourchase agreement or stock purchase agreement. If you are buying a New York or New Jersey business contact New York and New Jersey business lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss the post-closing protections that you must incorporate in your business agreement. - The Importance of Goodwill when Buying a Business
Description: When purchasing a business some of the assets that you will be buying are intangible assets known as "goodwill". If you are buying a business it is important to understand the assets that you are buying and how that can be protected post-closing. If you are buying a business in New York or New Jersey contact business and franchise lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to discuss the importance of goodwill to your business purchase. - Initial Questions to ask about your Business Lease when Buying a Business or Franchise in New York or New Jersey
Description: When buying a business or franchise in New York or New Jersey, including Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, Monmouth County, Middlesex County and Essex County, one of the primary assets that you will be acquiring and relying on is the business lease. Before buying a business, contact New York and New Jersey business lawyer Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 5904 to discuss the important protections that you will require in your purchase agreement and business lease. - Buying a New York or New Jersey Car Wash or Gas Station: The Importance of an Environmental Site Assessment
Description: When Buying a Gas Station or Car Wash in New York or New Jersey you should consider and discuss with your lawyer the importance of obtaining an environmental site assessment, also known as a Phase 1 study. Discuss with your business attorney adding an environmental contingency clause to your gas station or car wash purchase agreement. Contact New York and New Jersey business lawyer, Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to get important information before buying a New York or New Jersey car wash or gas station. - The Importance of "Due Diligence" when Buying a Business in New York and New Jersey
Description: When buying a business in New York and New Jersey such as a restaurant, gas station, car wash, convenience store, franchise, day care center and deli you must conduct an evaluation of the business you are buying. Before signing any contract, when buying a NY or NJ business speak to your business lawyer about adding a due diligence contingency to your purchase agreement. Contact New York and New Jersey business lawyer, Charles N. Internicola at 800. 976. 4904 to find out how he can protect you when buying a business in New York, New Jersey, Manhattan, Staten Island, Brooklyn and Queens.
Frequent Questions for Business Transactions:
- What is a Lease Agreement "Good Guy Guaranty".
- What are Business Opportunity Laws.
- Is New York a "business opportunity" state.
- What is a "Shareholder Agreement".
- What is a "Merger Clause".
- What is an "employee confidentiality agreement".
- What is the "Industrial Site Recovery Act".
- "Stock sale" compared to "Asset Purchase Agreement".
- What is an "asset purchase agreement".
- What is a lease "use clause".
Web Resources for Business Transactions:
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Description: Website of the United States Patent and Trademark Office. This website includes important information about trademarks, trademark applications and the steps required to obtain trademark protection. If you are considering the use of a particular trademark or have an existing business or franchise and want to conduct a trademark search this site provides searchable access into the trademark records of the USPTO. For the successful business owner and franchisor the protection of your trademarks are critical.
- Service Station Dealers of Greater New York
Description: This is the website of the Service Station Dealers of Greater New York. The website includes information about this association and the services offered to New York gas station owners and operators.
- Car Wash Operators of New Jersey
Description: Website of the Car Wash Operators of New Jersey ("CWON"). This is a trade association website for car wash owners and operators in New Jersey. The CWON site provides useful information about the groups advocacy respecting New Jersey legislation affecting car wash owners and resources to assist car wash operators.
- Gasoline & Automotive Service Dealers
Description: Website of the Gasoline and Service Dealers of America (GASDA). This trade association website provide useful information for New York, New Jersey gas station owners and operators including legislative information, advocacy on behalf of gas station owners and information about gas stations for sale.
- United States Small Business Administration
Description: Website of the United States Small Business Administration. This website is a great resource for individuals considering the purchase of a business or franchise and for existing business owner interested in obtaining government funded and insured loans. In addition to information about the SBA loan process this website contains useful small business planning tools.
- New York State Car Wash Association
Description: Website of the New York State Car Wash Association. This site contains useful information about New York laws that affect Car Wash operators and tips for operating and maintaining a car wash. If you are considering the purchase of a car wash this site will provide you with some insight into issues that you may face as the future owner of a car wash. For existing car wash owners, this is an association that you should evaluate joining.
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