- Feb 29
- 2 min
Maintaining Separation Between Business and Personal
15 years ago, Diana hired a lawyer to create a corporation when she opened her yoga studio. In the years since incorporating, she’s been...
- Feb 27
- 1 min
To Be or Not To Be… A Corporation… Or an LLC… Or maybe a partnership?
The type of legal entity to set up is an important decision for new businesses. Most startups get advised to form an LLC because LLCs...
- Feb 23
- 1 min
Value of Hiring an Attorney for Contracts
As I mentioned in my last post, I’m not in competition with online services that provide contracts because they can’t – and don’t – give...
- Feb 20
- 1 min
Me vs. Online Services that Sell Contract Forms
How on earth can I compete with online platforms that offer contracts for a fraction of what I charge? It’s a great question. And here’s...
- Feb 15
- 1 min
Contract Mistake: Starting Work Before Contract is Signed
As a freelance consultant, "Lester" landed a significant project with a big company. Excitement took over, leading him to agree on the...
- Feb 13
- 1 min
Contract Mistake: Signing without Reading and Understanding
My client "Sandra" was looking to buy a daycare center. She signed an agreement with a business broker. This Agreement said that the...
- Feb 8
- 1 min
Contract Mistake: Not Getting It In Writing
My clients "Greg and Denise" learned this lesson the hard way. Excited to start a beer brewery with Greg's college friend, they discussed...
- Feb 6
- 1 min
Contract Mistake: Luck as a Strategy
My client "Kathy" thought she lucked out when she got an offer of a million dollars for her business. She had been in business for only a...
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Contract Mistake: No Easy Way Out
My client "Michael" signed a service contract with his accounting firm, thinking they'd handle his books and supplier payments. Little...