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Rami built a luxury car dealership from the ground-up starting at the tender age of 17.

He talks about his early days and how he sold cars on eBay well before e-commerce was common.

CHECK OUT RAMI'S INVENTORY: https://www.diamondmotorworks.com/

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, you may have dreamt of being your own boss someday or building a company from the ground up. Starting your own company or going into business with a partner is a major endeavor, not to be taken lightly. In a business partnership, you and your partner can split the profits any way you want, as long as you both agree to the terms of the arrangement. When business partners start a new company, they typically bring different skills and assets to the table. It is not uncommon for one partner or partners to bring in cash and the others to bring managerial experience or industry knowledge. The key issue here is then how to appropriately compensate each partner and where to allocate the liability. The legal aspects of running a business can be intimidating, so that is why you should consult with an experienced business law attorney before embarking on this type of endeavor. In order to avoid any disputes when a company becomes successful, fails, or if there is a third party lawsuit, it is imperative to consult an attorney to properly allocate profits—and liability—to minimize harm later on.

Limited Liability Companies and Profit Sharing

Limited liability companies (LLCs) are an ideal way to share profits and distribute liability between partners (or as known in LLCs: “members”). LLCs are incredibly flexible and can be custom designed for your business’ specific needs. LLCs can be designed in the following ways:

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Attorney Danya Shakfeh interviews Ayat Shukairy, co-founder Invesp. Ayat is a recognized expert on marketing strategy and an in-demand speaker who has presented at marketing conferences throughout the world. Danya and Ayat chat about how Ayat founded her company, how she taught herself conversion optimization (CRO), how life challenges affected her business, and imparts advice for anyone who wants to start their own business, particularly when they want to teach themselves.

For any business owner, it is imperative that all agreements related to the company are put in writing in order to protect his or her rights and interests. However, business contracts are important for outlining the expectations of the parties on all sides, whether a business, vendor, or employee. In simple terms, a contract is a legal document that governs the relationship between two or more parties. These contracts should be carefully reviewed by all involved parties because it is important to take into consideration what other factors impact this type of relationship, including any relevant laws or statutes.

Types of Business Contracts

Different types of business contracts define terms of an arrangement, which can be between various parties. Business partners may enter into an agreement that defines their roles and responsibilities and the consequences if one partner leaves the company. The nature of that contract depends on whether the business partners are part of a limited liability corporation, partnership, or corporation. Another type of contract is an employee agreement, which outlines the roles and duties of the employment, salary and overtime pay, hours, paid time off (PTO), medical leave, healthcare benefits, as well as non-compete agreements. Additionally, confidentiality clauses restrict employees from taking trade secrets and going to work for a competitor. Another type of business contract is a vendor agreement, where business owners hire third-party vendors. Vendor agreements typically outline the duties they are performing, prices, intellectual property, confidentiality, non-compete terms,

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As a business owner or an employee, it is important to understand the contracts you are signing, whether you are a new employee accepting a job or an employer offering a job. Regardless of your level or position at the company, you should not overlook the details of any contract. Business contracts can be complicated with a lot of legal details that may be difficult to comprehend. For example, many people may not know what a non-compete agreement, which is a type of “restrictive covenant,” entails. As an employer, if you wish to enforce a non-compete agreement (also known as a “covenant not to compete”) in regard to an employee, you must draft it carefully according to the standards outlined by Illinois courts. A non-compete clause can be confusing, but you will have an advantage in negotiations if you understand the requirements for enforcing this type of legal document. Whether you are the company owner or the employee, an experienced business attorney can assist you during this process to make sure your rights are protected. The following are some important issues to consider when drafting or signing a non-compete agreement in Illinois.

What Is a Restrictive Covenant/Non-Compete Agreement?

A non-compete agreement is a stipulation within a contract that typically prohibits an employee from going to work for another competing company or starting his or her own competitive business for a certain period of time. The main purpose of this restriction is to prevent an employee from leaving

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