Should You Trademark the Name of Your New Gym?
You are ready to open your cross training center, you have a great location, all of the proper equipment and a great set of trainers ready to go, you have even thought of a catchy name for your center. Have you really thought about how much that name means to your business though? Your name […]
How to Find a Business Lawyer Near Me?
Living in an inter-connected world, we often get questions about whether it’s necessary to hire a lawyer near you. When considering hiring a business lawyer, often the first thought is, “what business lawyers are near me?” In this day and age, when Skype and Facetime are available, is it necessary to find a business lawyer […]
Are Your Yoga Instructors W2s or 1099s?
You have finally built your dream Yoga Studio, and even better you actually have clients! This is when you start to realize that there is more to running your Yoga start-up then downward dog and sunrise salutations. You need help so you can add extra sessions, or maybe just to cover some time off for […]
Why Consult a Lawyer For Your Business?
In the process of setting up your business, you may have consulted with an accountant, an insurance agent and possibly even a business consultant. The million-dollar question, however, is… have you consulted with a business lawyer? While you may not need legal advice on a daily basis, developing a relationship with a skilled business lawyer […]
Why You MUST Have a Shareholder Agreement If You Have Business Partners
​Why Should My Business Have a Shareholder Agreement? Your business with your partner is up and running and everything is going great! You are most likely focusing on marketing, hiring and, of course, growth. So, what comes next? I think it is fairly safe to say that a Shareholder Agreement did not come to mind […]
4 Reasons Why It’s Dangerous To Draft a Contract From an Online Service or Template
​In the digital world we live in, it can be tempting to forgo hiring a lawyer and simply Google a template for your business contracts, “going it alone.” Contracts are one area, however, where this may not be the best strategy. It is always wise to hire a lawyer to write your business contracts. Without […]
Do I Need A Lawyer For My Start-Up?
This is a question we get frequently. You have made your dreams a reality so getting your business up and running is now your top priority! With that in mind, you know that you do not have an unlimited budget for startup and legal fees. So, does your startup really need a business startup lawyer? […]
Freelance is the Future
By 2020, it’s estimated that the workforce will be comprised of over 40% freelancers. That’s a staggering number and totally revolutionary for the economy. Gone are the days when people can work decades at the same company in exchange for the security of a retirement pension. Instead, workers contend with constant turnover, company mergers, union-busting […]
Can’t Get Away From Your Business This Summer? Then Your People, Your Process or Your Profits Are Out of Whack!
I just got back from a vacation. My business didn’t implode while I was away. There were a few days where I didn’t even check email. I didn’t take any calls. For the most part, I felt mentally at peace with being away. Truth: I didn’t take a vacation for the first three years I […]
Do You Wish There Was a Clear, Simple Formula to Starting A Business That Made It Easy to Get Profitable and Protect Your Assets? Â Take the Stress Out of Start-Up With My 3 Simple Steps.
I started my first business in my kitchen 8 years ago. It seemed like there was just so much information out there, plus the well-meaning advice of family and friends, that I just had no idea what to do first. Did I start an LLC? Did I need to get a bank loan? Should I […]