When large corporations have great amounts of money and power, they often choose to
take advantage of smaller businesses. For example, they often interfere with the contracts
between two smaller companies purely because it can help them make a slightly larger profit, not
caring about the harm they cause the small business. If you are a small company, you can fight
back – the theory of intentional interference with business is a tool to use for protection against
these large corporations.
To protect small businesses, it is important to understand the elements of intentional
interference with business theory. The first element is the existence of a valid and enforceable
contract between a small business (the plaintiff) and a third-party. The second element is that the
defendant is aware of the contract and its meaning. The third element is that the defendant
intentionally interfered with the small company’s contract with the third-party. The fourth
element is the damages done to the plaintiff. These elements must be proven to help protect
oneself from the large corporations.
There are many situations where large corporations interfere with smaller companies’
contracts with third parties. Here, I will provide a common scenario. In this example, a large
corporation (Company A) hires a smaller business (Company B) for IT consulting purposes.
Then, Company B hires a subcontractor (Person C) who specializes in this area of consulting.
Company A realizes it would be cheaper to hire Person C directly instead of through Company
B, so they make a contract with Person C, thereby causing Person C to breach their contract with

Company B. Company A is therefore intentionally interfering with Person C and Company B’s
contract, causing it to be breached. With the theory of intentional interference with business,
Company B can seek damages from Company A. These damages can be lost customers, lost
profits and revenue, loss of benefits of the contract, and more. If you experience a situation
similar to the one above, contact a lawyer immediately to determine what rights you may have
under this theory.
In conclusion, it is important to understand one’s rights to protect your interests and
prevent major damages. Having knowledge about the intentional interference with business
theory can help you prevent larger businesses from taking advantage of you or your business.