by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | Jun 11, 2012 | Business Articles
Starbucks’ purchase of Bay Bread, LLC made the headline this week in the San Francisco Chronicle. In an effort to expand offerings in stores, Starbucks bought Bay Bread, LLC, a French-themed bakery specializing in homemade granola, flank steak sandwiches, and...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | Jun 7, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
What do the businesses Bob’s Flowers, David’s Roofing, and Fat Boy’s BBQ Ranch have in common? Under Pennsylvania law, they are all businesses who must register fictitious names with the Pennsylvania Department of State. According to the Fictitious Names Act of...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | Jun 1, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
A general partnership is a joint venture undertaken by two or more people. A partnership may have a very limited purpose, such as a single asset real estate venture, or it may be the foundation of a large business. If you have one or more business partners, and you...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 30, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
A sole proprietorship is the most common and simplest type of business entity. If you are running a business without partners, and you did not take steps to establish a corporation or limited liability company, then your business is by default a sole proprietorship....
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 28, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
You’re on your way to starting a business. Maybe your business plan is already finished and your financing is secured. If you haven’t settled on which type of business entity you should form, now is the time to investigate your options and make a decision. Last...
by Scolieri-Beam Law Group, P.C. | May 24, 2012 | Business Articles, Corporate Law
In this series, we will discuss some of the types of business entities legally recognized in Pennsylvania, including LLC’s and the most common types of corporations and partnerships. An LLC, or Limited Liability Company, is a creature of statute that must be formed...
