Business owners in Minnesota who own brick-and-mortar stores may be able to augment their incomes and attract more customers by setting up an e-commerce site. E-commerce has been growing in popularity in recent years, as more and more customers choose online shopping for its convenience and time-saving potential. During the first quarter of 2015, U.S....

As the start of every year, many people are thinking about the goals that they want to accomplish in their personal lives. Similarly, small businesses in Minnesota can list out their goals for the new year. However, there are a few resolutions that companies can make to spur growth and further success in 2016. All small...

As most commercial real estate brokers in Minnesota understand, most of the software platforms used by the commercial real estate market are outdated and clunky. With leasing agents and brokers needing to spend a large amount of time out in the field showing properties, this outdated technology means wasted time and long hours in the...

Real estate investment trusts provide a simple way for people in Minnesota to invest in commercial real estate. While most small investors cannot afford the cost of owning a shopping center, apartment complex or office building, they may be able to afford to purchase shares in a REIT that will often issue dividends from the...

A lawsuit that was filed in Minnesota on April 10 alleges that the CEO of Life Time Fitness is working with a consortium to purchase the company that he owns. The business litigation involves allegations that the CEO of Life Time Fitness has a conflict of interest by owning shares in both Life Time Fitness...

Small business owners in Minnesota sometimes make legal errors that may expose them to significant liability and the potential for thousands of dollars in losses. These errors are preventable and correctable, and it is important that people understand them so they can avoid them in the first place. One of the more common errors people...