The Law as a Shield: Protect Yourself and Your Business

Is the Threat of a Lawsuit a Real Fear? As a small business owner, you may be one of the 48% concerned about frivolous or unfair lawsuits.  According to the U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, actual lawsuits and the …
Time is on Your Side: 10 Ways to Reinvest in Your Business During a Slow Economy

Time is on Your Side: 10 Ways to Reinvest in Your Business During a Slow Economy

“Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go.” ~ William Feather When the economy is slow, many business owners tend to pull back. Some even throw in the towel. But what if you...
Going Legal: How to Find & Work With an Attorney For Your Small Business

Going Legal: How to Find & Work With an Attorney For Your Small Business

Deciding Whether to Go Legal As a former full-time practicing attorney and now a small business owner, I have been on both sides of the fence when it comes to the legal issues a business owner may face. This provides...
Ah…Summer! A Great Time For Business Building Opportunities

Ah…Summer! A Great Time For Business Building Opportunities

As summer is “off-peak” for many businesses, it couldn’t be a better time to engage in some business building activities. If business is slow, don’t fret! Use this time wisely to gear up for the fall rush. Change your mindset...
Bon Voyage: Organized Travel Planning

Bon Voyage: Organized Travel Planning

Well, summer is finally here, and for many people, that means vacation time!  Whether you plan to drive, fly, or travel by other means (a cruise, perhaps?), planning ahead will help your travel experience go off without a hitch. I …

Stop the Madness: Get Off of Junk Mail Lists

A large percentage of my clients face paper clutter challenges. Despite visions of a paperless society when the computer was invented, we are still inundated with paper at home and at work. One of the biggest culprits is “junk mail” …