Operating a business is hard work. Keeping a business open for the long haul is even harder. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, about 20% of small businesses close within their 1st year of operations. Around 50% of small businesses close by their 5th year of operations. In the end, only 33% of [...]
Most people understand the concept of “bankruptcy,” but aren’t necessarily familiar with bankruptcy alternatives - especially with the concept of an assignment for the benefit of creditors (“ABC”). An ABC is a well-established New Jersey state law alternative to federal bankruptcy. This article will give you an understanding of why ABCs, as far as bankruptcy [...]
When most people think about the word “bankruptcy,” they’re thinking about filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy. It’s the simplest kind of bankruptcy. It is also the most common kind of bankruptcy. But Chapter 7 can also be the most risky kind of bankruptcy. Most people file Chapter 7 bankruptcy with the expectation that, because they don’t [...]
Bankruptcy is a big deal. It’s a powerful, complex and, for most people, a very confusing concept. Bankruptcy in New Jersey is especially complex in 2021 due to new laws and regulations related to the pandemic. We’ve created this guide to make it easier for you to understand the most important bankruptcy concepts, from a [...]
