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Is an Oral Contract a Valid Agreement?

Is an Oral Contract a Valid Agreement

Is an oral contract a valid agreement? A contract is normally thought of as a document. It includes features like the parties involved, each party’s obligations and penalties for failure to abide by the terms of the agreement.  There must be a written agreement to have a binding arrangement between two parties, right? While this […]

Take Advantage of the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center

Mercer County One-Stop Career Center

Attention Mercer County businesses! Have you heard of the Mercer County One-Stop Career Center and made the mistake of thinking it is only a service for job seekers? Well, take a second look. There are resources for small businesses: Business Resource Center (BRC) – Most small businesses are too small to have their own full-fledged human […]

Get to Know Your Mercer County Small Business Resources

Mercer County Small Business Resources

Are you a small business owner operating in Mercer County? Are you aware of the resources made available to you by Mercer County? Look no further.Small Business Counseling ProgramMercer County’s chief resource for small businesses is its Small Business Counseling Program. It provides expanded training and technical assistance activities during weekday and evening hours at […]

An Update on the Rise of Latino Entrepreneurship

Latino Entrepreneurship

According to the Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative (SLEI), there is so much to learn about the Latino-owned businesses in the United States. Since 2007, Latino-owned businesses grew in number by 46%, which outpaces the growth among all other demographic groups combined. Forty percent of Latino business owners are Millennials. Forty-four percent are female. Between 2007 […]

Five Insights for Hispanic Restaurateurs

Hispanic Restaurateurs

Latino entrepreneurs often face plenty of legal issues when attempting to open a start-up restaurant. However, investing in a restaurant business is an important area of engagement for Hispanic entrepreneurs. Above all other business issues that need to be considered beforehand, the negotiation of a lease takes precedent. How the restaurant can be financed and where […]

The Most Common Types of Consumer Fraud

consumer fraud

Those who commit consumer fraud are fraudsters who prey on ignorance. Therefore, the best defense against consumer fraud is education. Do not allow yourself to be victimized. Read the following and learn about the most common forms of consumer fraud.Mortgage Fraud According to the FBI, the victims of most modern mortgage scams are distressed homeowners. […]

Businesses Facing Surge in Lawsuits Related to State Consumer Law

State Consumer Law

Due to broad interpretation of a specific consumer law known as the Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty and Notice Act (“TCCWNA”), New Jersey has seen an increase in lawsuits against businesses operating in New Jersey. Plaintiffs and their lawyers have been particularly fond of the statute’s provisions, which can include a statutory penalty, actual damages or both. […]

Top Five Reasons Small Businesses Should Consult a Business Law Attorney

Top Five Reasons Small Businesses Should Consult a Business Law Attorney

Just how many people does it take to run a small business? Who are the most essential people? Aside from the owner, is it the accountant? Could it be the insurance agent? For certain scenarios, a business law attorney can prove to be indispensable. A business law attorney will not necessarily play a role in your […]