Weber Law Firm Blog
Am I personally liable for my business debts?
As the owner of a Utah business, you have a lot on the line in terms of your finances and your reputation. Even the most successful businesses may face down years where debts exceed profits. Additionally, a business may be sued by former employees, vendors, and stakeholders, which may require the business to payout a […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | March 5, 2021 | UncategorizedWhy is regulatory compliance important for my business?
The area in and around American Fork is growing rapidly, and that will mean more small and mid-sized businesses starting up in the greater Provo area. This part of Utah is in the midst of a wonderful opportunity for both established residents and newcomers to enjoy the fruits of a prosperous economy. Filing the necessary […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | February 22, 2021 | UncategorizedIs a sole proprietorship right for my Utah business?
For Utah residents who have created a product or are providing a service, it may make sense to take the necessary steps to form a business entity. If it is an individual who is running and operating the business while doing all or most of the work, it makes little sense to get too complicated […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | February 9, 2021 | UncategorizedWhat business structure is best for my business?
Starting a business can be an extremely stressful endeavor. Starting a business with the specter of failure that could potentially bankrupt the business owner is usually enough to deter a lot of potential entrepreneurs. However, choosing the right business structure for your business gives entrepreneurs a way to protect their new business. The proper business entity depends […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | January 28, 2021 | UncategorizedWhat are some advantages to franchising?
We are all familiar with franchises, especially popular ones such as restaurants, stores and hotels. Some people in Utah are well-suited for franchise ownership, especially if they want to own a business, but do not want to purchase an existing one or start one from the ground up. The following is a brief overview of franchising. […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | January 18, 2021 | UncategorizedWhat does it take to start a new business?
Many new businesses start with a great idea. As an entrepreneur puts thought, time, and energy into their idea, they may begin to see visions of an entity that could support their goals and desires. Every year, new businesses open all across Utah, but unfortunately not all of them succeed. There are no guarantees in […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | January 4, 2021 | UncategorizedShould I write a business plan?
Entrepreneurs in the American Fork area understand how difficult it can be to start a business. There ae many steps a person must take when it comes to creating a business and a business plan is one step that should not be skipped. A business plan is an important step in the creation of a business and […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | December 15, 2020 | UncategorizedFunding a business startup
Changing economic times and products inspire new types of business. A business startup is one type of young company founded by entrepreneurs to create a new and distinctive product or service and bring it to consumers. Funding Startups usually have small budgets and little or no money coming in when they begin. Their idea still must be developed, tested, […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | December 1, 2020 | UncategorizedProtecting your business’ intellectual property
Businesses devote talent, money and resources to their ideas and inventions. But entrepreneurs may lose these vital assets, face legal problems, and lose money if there is infringement, theft, or exploitation of their original material. There are several ways, however, to help protect your intellectual property. Licensing intellectual property out to someone else is like renting out […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | November 10, 2020 | UncategorizedIs a partnership the right business structure for you?
If you’re thinking about starting a business, then you have a lot of important decisions ahead of you. You’ll need to obtain space to carry out your business, develop marketing strategies, and secure supply lines that keep up with demand. But before you get to hiring talent and building customer relations, you need to figure […]Continue ReadingOn Behalf of Weber Law Group, PLLC | October 26, 2020 | Uncategorized