Repeatedly, we see partnership disputes start over simple things. Years of friendship and close association are dispensed with in mere days by actions that are objectively inconsequential but seismic within the partnership context. One of the most common points of argument that we see is when a partner restricts their […]
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Three Things You Should Know Before Going Into a Business Partnership
1. Everything Should be in writing, even if you are going into business with a family member or your best friend. Unfortunately, this mistake is all too common. Repeatedly, people go into business with family members and friends without writing down the nature of the business relationship. Inevitably, one of the partners will exercise […]
Joam Alisme Awarded Caribbean Impact Award
On February 19, 2021, Joam Alisme accepted the Caribbean Impact Award from Caribbean Life Newspaper and Schneps Media. Caribbean Life’s annual Impact Awards recognizes the achievements and contributions of outstanding individuals of Caribbean background who have created the most impact in their respective career fields — from healthcare, the arts, to advocacy, entrepreneurship, and much […]
Three Problems that New York City Small Businesses Face as the City Opens Back Up
The pandemic has impacted New York almost harder than any other state. Nearly 34,000 residents have lost their lives to the COVID-19 virus, 24,000 from New York City alone.[1] Businesses have closed their doors, and life in the City has altered dramatically. According to a report by the New York City Partnership, an estimated one-third […]