Month: July 2017

How Much Credit Should I Extend Customers?

How Much Credit Should I Extend Customers?

Extending credit is now a common way of transacting business. However, it can quickly get a company in hot water if warning signs of trouble are not picked up. On this episode, Alex explains why a business should extend credit, as well as how a business can do so wisely. Alexander Barthet is a board certified …

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How to Deal with Pay-When-Paid Provisions in Florida

How to Deal with Pay-When-Paid Provisions in Florida

Shifting the risk of an owner’s possible non-payment from one party to another is neither simple nor guaranteed. Unsuspecting parties can quickly find themselves locked into an agreement containing a payment provision susceptible to conflicting interpretations. What the parties intended, and thought they understood, may in fact not be what they obtain. That little bit …

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Common Construction Contract Issues

Common Construction Contract Issues

On this episode, Alex explains some construction contract issues that could put your lien rights in jeopardy.  Those include not having a written agreement in place before you start work and not having the most recent reference documents when you submit a bid. Alex also goes over those best practices that will help secure your rights. Alexander Barthet …

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Don’t Wait to Get Legal Help

Don’t Wait to Get Legal Help

Don’t wait until you need a lawyer to get legal help. Fifteen minutes on the phone with your attorney could save you from making a bad decision. On this episode, Alex explains the importance of consulting with an attorney before signing any agreements. Alexander Barthet is a board certified construction attorney in Florida and holds a B.S. …

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