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Many businesses are privately held. Restaurants, real estate brokerages and even mid-size manufacturing businesses may belong to a single individual, a trust or a family. Other, larger businesses may eventually be available for public offering. Public offerings...

Business-to-business (B2B) company operations can be lucrative and relatively predictable. Unlike consumers, who operate on unpredictable whims, organizations typically want to lock in consistent services and supplies from vendors. Contracts with other companies can...

The structure of a company is crucial to the long-term success and protection of the organization itself and the people who invest in the company. Business owners and entrepreneurs often carefully consider the various options before settling on a specific structure...

Business partners usually trust one another enough to work together. They may outline certain expectations in a partnership agreement. Both partners also have basic legal responsibilities to one another and their business. Business owners and executives typically have...

Taking a company public is a significant milestone in the life cycle of some businesses. It transforms a private entity into a publicly traded one, allowing it to raise capital by selling shares to the general public. However, this process, commonly known as an...

Provided that everything goes well, a commercial lease can largely regulate the relationship between landlord and tenant and help minimize conflict. In some cases, disputes may arise because of the terms of the lease or issues not addressed in the lease documents....

Over-the-counter (OTC) markets represent a dynamic and decentralized arena wherein various financial instruments trade directly between parties. OTC markets operate through dealers and brokers facilitating transactions electronically or over the phone, unlike...