If you find yourself facing a legal dispute of any kind, then you’re sure to want to have it resolved as quickly and positively as possible. A drawn out legal battle would first distract you from running your business and then your business collapses. The financial string will be unbearable. Unfortunately, there are many reasons […]
Some people use the terms trademark and copyright interchangeably. They make a mistake in doing so – trademarks and copyrights serve different purposes. As you will read, situations exist where businesses will use both trademarks and copyrights for the same thing, but to do this, one must know the difference of trademarks and copyrights. What […]
INTRODUCTION Due diligence is generally defined as the thorough research (investigation) carried out before signing a contract, especially one involving a purchase or sale in this case purchase of Real Estate. CONDUCTING DUE DILIGENCE IN NIGERIA By conducting due-diligence, you assess the risks associated with the property you are planning to purchase. You review the […]
Introduction Every business owns some sort of Intellectual Property. Intellectual Property (IP) refers to the range of rights to use, and restrict others from using, original ideas or ‘creations of the mind’ which include inventions, literary and artistic works, designs, logos, names and business imagery. The IP of a business is sometimes its most important […]
WHAT IS A FOUNDERS AGREEMENT? A founders’ agreement can help you avoid a messy divorce from your business partner. A founders’ agreement is designed to protect each founder’s interests and to prevent conflict down the line. In the initial stages of your business, when getting this off the ground — it’s vital to have a […]
While working as a freelancer or having your own online business does have its benefits, it’s important to note that they also come with pretty significant drawbacks. One of the most notable downsides to working as a freelancer and having an online business comes in the form of payment issues. Indeed, it can be rather […]