State Regulation of Business Opportunities
The FTC business opportunity rule does not preempt the state business opportunity laws, but allows the states to impose their own requirements. 26 states in the U.S. have laws that govern the sale of business opportunities.
How Is a Business Opportunity Different Than a Franchise Opportunity?
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates business opportunity sales under its authority to regulate unfair or deceptive trade practices and it's definition differs from the definitions under the laws of the 26 states that regulate biz ops.
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Three People You Must Have On Your Advisory Board!
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LLCs are one of the most flexible business entity forms available, but much of that flexibility may be lost if the members do not take the time to negotiate the terms of the operating agreement.
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Family Businesses Weak in Succession Planning
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Senate Chamber in the California State Capitol building in Sacramento | Photo: Fotosearch (csp_demerzel21) |
California Toughens Its Franchise Relationship Law
Senate Chamber in the California State Capitol building in Sacramento | Photo: Fotosearch (csp_demerzel21) |
California franchisees will soon have additional statutory protections against a franchisor’s termination or non-renewal of the franchise without good cause, and new protections against the...