Mar 1, 2016 | business attorney, Corporation, Export, Global, International business, Medium-sized business, Small business
It’s a Big World Out There: How to Take your Business Global (Part 1) There are many small and mid-size companies here in Colorado, and across the U.S. making great products or providing valuable services. Many of those companies do all of their business...
Feb 15, 2016 | Entrepreneurs, International business, Medium-sized business, Small business, Startups
What is the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Why does it Matter to Colorado Business? Some of you may have heard of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, but if not, you want to know about it, because it is important for Colorado businesses. What is the Trans-Pacific...
Jan 8, 2016 | Corporation, Medium-sized business, Small business
What Issues Important to Business will the Colorado Legislature Take Up in 2016? The Colorado legislature begins its 2016 session on January 13, and will meet until early May. During that time, it will address a long list of important issues: passing a state budget...
Dec 11, 2015 | Corporation, Cybersecurity, Entrepreneurs, Medium-sized business, Small business, Startups
Cybersecurity: isn’t that something only big companies have to worry about? The answer is: no! We’ve all read about recent cyber-attacks, in which hackers or foreign governments have broken into computer systems of large companies like Target and Chase Bank, stealing...
Dec 1, 2015 | Entrepreneurs, Franchises, Startups
Comparing Startups and Franchises Often entrepreneurs are unsure whether they should invest in a franchise (Subway, Super Cuts, Cinnabon, Midas Muffler, etc.), or start their own business from scratch. Each alternatives has its advantages and disadvantages. Charles...
Nov 24, 2015 | business attorney
3 Reasons why you shouldn’t rely on legal forms from the internet Let’s face it: we all like to save money. A good lawyer wants to save his or her clients money by being efficient and cost-effective. One way that some clients think they can save money is by using...
Nov 16, 2015 | Corporation, Limiting liability, LLC
Our Pig Farmer Brings in a Partner to Help Run the Show-Pig Operation: Another Reason to Do Business as a Corporation or LLC In last week’s blog I introduced you to our farmer who raises prize pigs to show at state fairs and livestock shows. Let’s call him Rick,...
Nov 4, 2015 | Limiting liability
WHY IS IT IMPORTANT TO LIMIT YOUR PERSONAL LIABILITY? JUST ASK THE PIG FARMER Recently I heard about a guy who raises show pigs that he exhibits at events like state fairs and the National Western Stock Show in Denver. These pigs have pedigrees, are bred just...
Oct 18, 2015 | business attorney
Welcome to the blog page of Spitz Legal Counsel. This blog is addressed to owners and managers of existing businesses and to entrepreneurs. I hope it will serve several objectives, including: Provide quick and useful information about how law affects business, in a...
