Commercial landlords theoretically have a stable stream of income at their disposal. The typical commercial lease lasts for somewhere between two and five years. In many cases, some of the maintenance costs for the commercial facility pass directly to the tenant. If...
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Business Bankruptcy
Preventing talent loss during business bankruptcy
Struggling businesses in Florida may have a hard time covering recurring costs. Sometimes, organizational leadership determines that a bankruptcy filing is the best potential solution available. The decision to file for bankruptcy can prevent collection efforts that...
Starting a business after bankruptcy
Many see bankruptcy as the end of the road, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, it can be the beginning of a new journey. Starting a business in Miami after filing bankruptcy is a chance to wipe the slate clean and start anew with lessons learned from past...
How lease assumptions can benefit businesses during bankruptcy
Businesses with multiple locations, including restaurants and retail establishments, often face a lot of challenges during bankruptcy. They have many financial obligations that can lead to creditor challenges and complicate the process of obtaining a discharge....
Why are business bankruptcy filings on the rise?
Corporate America is accustomed to erratic changes in consumer behaviors, market conditions and economic activities. With all these external elements and potential internal conflicts, business owners must know that filing for bankruptcy is always possible....
Are personal assets at risk during or after a business bankruptcy?
Entrepreneurs who operate their businesses as sole proprietorships, simple partnerships or limited liability companies (LLCs) with a single member have a lot of responsibility to work for the success of their organization. They may spend years working long shifts...
2 common types of adversary proceedings in a business bankruptcy
One business's financial challenges can have implications for numerous other organizations. For example, when a company falls behind on payments to lenders and creditors, those other businesses may begin to struggle because of those missed payments. Although the...
3 common business transitions during a restructuring bankruptcy
Business bankruptcy can be a way to recover from a rough few years or a changing marketplace that may require adjustments to a current business plan. Restructuring an organization and its debt can potentially reduce its operating expenses and help it become a more...
What’s the “zone of insolvency” in a business bankruptcy?
The "zone of insolvency" is a term used in bankruptcy law to describe a period when a company is in financial distress, generally when its liabilities exceed its assets. It refers to the point in time when insolvency and bankruptcy become a real possibility. During...
Florida businesses taking advantage of new bankruptcy program to restructure without creditor control
For many businesses facing financial difficulties, Chapter 11 bankruptcy is a tool that allows them to restructure, reorganize and relieve themselves of the burden of their debt through careful planning and setting the business back on the path to profitability. In...