Merging with or acquiring a small business often means taking possession of the business' real estate, and sometimes this means the new owner is stuck with a lease or outright ownership of a building that doesn't suit its needs. It may seek to renovate, or demolish and rebuild a structure in order to make it more practical for its business.
When business and historic preservation collide
What types of contracts must be in writing?
It's always a good idea to get a business agreement down on paper, but sometimes, for one reason or another, it doesn't happen. Most businesspeople in Colorado are familiar with the so-called handshake deal, and other types of contracts that are not necessarily in writing. Many of these agreements meet the basic requirements of a contract (offer, acceptance, consideration, competency, intent) and so will be legally enforceable. However, a law known as the Statute of Frauds requires that certain types of contracts must be in writing, or else they are not legally enforceable.
Food truck owners need help getting business on the road
With the summertime comes a flock of food trucks on the streets of many other American cities, and especially in and around Denver. Just a decade ago, food trucks appeared to be no more than a trendy update to the lunch wagons and taco trucks of old. Now they represent a $2 billion industry.