As I close my fourth year in my law practice, I want to give a huge Thank You to all of my clients, referral partners and staff for making 2016 a great year. I was fortunate to help some really amazing new and existing businesses this year and am confident I’ll be able to contribute […]
How Will a Trump Presidency Affect Your Business?
After the results of last week’s election, many business owners are anxious about how a Trump administration might affect their business. Tomorrow, I am pleased to present a webinar with Paul Sloate, CEO of Green Drake Advisors, based in Wayne. Paul is a sought after speaker who studies market cycles and advises business owners on […]
Post Election Thoughts
Now’s the Time for Plan for 2017
If you haven’t already, it’s time to start wrapping up 2016 and planning for 2017. I know plenty of people that don’t start planning until early January, but that’s a huge mistake. Here are a number of thing you should do in the next two months to be ready to have a profitable 2017: 1. […]
Starting A Business With a Partner? Watch This First.
Starting a business with a partner? What would go wrong? Everything. Many people start a business with one or more partners. In the rush of excitement to start the business and get the business off the ground, people don’t take into consideration important factors that could make or break the business. Especially if you formed […]
Tips for Explosive Q4 Revenue
Tips For Explosive Q4 Revenue The last quarter of the year is a strange animal. Some businesses finally hit profitability just after Thanksgiving, and some businesses complain that they see very little business from Thanksgiving through the end of the year. I’ve always owned businesses that have a very busy fourth quarter. Whether you anticipate […]
Sworn in as a Member of the SCOTUS Bar
So excited to report that on May 23, 2016, I was sworn in as a member of the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States! It was a great honor to appear before the eight Justices and be sworn in as a member of the Bar. I was able to hear opinions by […]
Proud to Be Named a Rising Star by SuperLawyers
Sarah E. Holmes For the second year in a row, I’ve been named a “Rising Star” in Business Law by SuperLawyers! I am so pleased about this recognition and I couldn’t do it without the support of my peers and clients. It’s a great honor and I’m so thankful!
How is Buying a Franchise Different?
In this episode of Ask the Law Expert TV, I explain how buying a franchise is different from buying an established business. If you’re thinking about buying a franchise, it’s essential to get legal help to review the franchise disclosure documents, commercial leases and contracts. While the franchisor may be really nice and helpful, remember, […]
Trump: What Would A Mega-Branded Presidency Look Like?
Donald Trump claims his brand alone is worth over $3 billion. Love him or loathe him, one has to admit his marketing is brilliant and his underdog presidential campaign, which has now earned him an estimated $2 BILLION in free media coverage, is nothing short of extraordinary.Clearly, this man is adept at exploiting his intellectual […]