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Liquidated Damages Damages incurred because of a breach of contract are defined as liquidated damages. In order to avoid liquidated damages, parties must determine what is viable in advance. In California, if liquidated damages do not have a reasonable relationship… 
Private Placement Securities Private placement securities are non-public offerings sold to a selected number of chosen investors. In most cases, these selected investors include institutional / accredited investors and friends and family. Private placement securities are an alternative to an… 
Launching A Business with Prudence and Caution Launching a business is no small feat. In an economy that continues to flux, it can be daunting for entrepreneurs to launch and then successfully manage a new business. Prudence and caution are… 
Royalty Financing: Another Creative Way For Start Up Financing In today’s world, a frozen credit market and dried up funding channels have made it nearly impossible to start a business. However, there are still some creative ways to secure funding… 
Business Taxation in California Business taxation structure is based on factors such a legal entity and state regulations. The state of California structures their business taxation based on legal entities. Depending if the business is submitted to corporate or personal… 
Bankruptcy in California Small businesses have every intention of becoming long-term successes with profitability. However, starting a small business is an arduous task. According to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 20 percent of small businesses fail within… 
Paying Down Credit Card Debt As unemployment rates soar and economic conditions are increasingly unpredictable, more and more people are facing burdensome and exorbitant credit card debt. In shaky economic straits, many will make monthly credit card payments without paying… 
Motion Picture Financing The sine qua non (Latin for “without which it could not be”) of deals within the entertainment industry is procuring and securing financial backing from investors. Without funding, a deal has no life, especially motion pictures. The… 
Corporate Taxes 101 for California Business Owners Business taxation structure differs in every state. The legal entity of a business in California determines whether the income of a business is submitted through personal income tax or corporate tax. This is… 
What to Look For in Mortgage Documents Before Signing When looking to buy a house, people may be overwhelmed with the documents to review and sign before closing. When it’s down to the wire and you are closing on a… 
