Articles by Matthew DeRusha

November 16, 2020

Pros and Cons of Franchising Your Business

Franchising can be a great way to expand your business with minimal risk. However, depending...

November 15, 2020

I Am Selling My Business and the Buyer Has Pulled Out of the Sale. What Can I Do?

At the date of this article, there are uncertain times ahead for all businesses. The...

November 15, 2020

I Am Selling My Business. Do I Need to Train The New Owners?

If you are selling your business, you may wonder whether you need to train the...

August 14, 2020

I Am Purchasing A Business in an Economic Downturn. How Can I Protect Myself?

As a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are very uncertain times ahead for...

June 30, 2020

What is a Distressed Asset Sale and How Does it Work?

A distressed asset sale involves a business selling an asset at less than market value...

March 19, 2020

How Do I Sell a Business With Leased Equipment? 

A majority of businesses have equipment rental or lease arrangements in place for cashflow or...

June 6, 2019

My Franchisor Did Not Provide An Updated Disclosure Document. Can I Cancel My Franchise Agreement?

Franchise agreements can be strict arrangements that leave you with little room to make specific...

October 3, 2018

I’m a Franchisee. Should I Purchase a New or Existing Franchise Location?

You’ve made up your mind: you’re going to buy a franchise. The franchisor offers you...

October 3, 2018

I’m a Franchisee. How Can I Prevent or Make the Most of a Buy Back?

A franchise buy back occurs when you, as the franchisee, are looking to leave the...

May 7, 2018

Setting Up a Pet Care Franchise: A Legal Guide

You may be an animal lover with a pet care shop, but are you ready...