An entire book has been written on what a trusted advisor is, but basically a trusted advisor is a person you might trust to be in the inner circle of your business or someone you might rely to help you run your company in an efficient and effective manner. You may need more than one trusted advisor, for instance, you might want to have a trusted advisor for accounting, legal, financial advising, banking, insurance, Read More
Pleasanton Business Lawyer
We all have those nagging questions – some as inconsequential as where we’re going for lunch and some that keep us up at night worrying. As your Pleasanton Business Lawyer, it does not matter if you are just starting your business or in the thick of it trying to make it more successful, you may be worried about these things that I can help you with: How to select a business entity that is the best for for your Read More
Arbitration: How Does It Work?
Arbitration can be an alternative for your business to filing a lawsuit in court and ultimately going to trial. You are probably wondering what that means, so read on... Usually, you will agree to arbitrate in advance in your contract as the method which any dispute would be resolved. You may want to check you contracts and see if they have these provisions that will guide you should you find your self in the Read More
Don’t Break Your Lease – Renegotiate It
Do you have a lease and encountered any of these problems in your business recently? Your sales have dropped off…making it a challenge to pay your lease. You’ve taken a big hit from an unexpected expense…proving it difficult to make ends meet, including paying your lease. You’ve lost your biggest client (or clients) and your cash flow is on life support…putting your lease in jeopardy. You’re not alone. These Read More
Seven Money Tips to Manage Your Business When Money Is Tight
You can loose sleep over money even on a good day… But when you’re running a small business and the country’s economy takes a hit like ours has in the last couple of years, money problems can take you and your business under in a flash. A few tips to consider on the financial side of your business when money is tight: 1. Remember cash is king. Before you decide to make a capital purchase for your company that will Read More
Is Franchise Ownership All Its Cracked Up to Be?
We have all heard the dreadful statistics about how many new businesses fail within the first year and first few years of business. Franchise owners tout these statistics because the rate of survival for a franchise is much higher. Why? You might ask, we'll it's mainly about the systems. If you are contemplating a new business you should at least consider purchasing a franchise. It may not be a good fit for you Read More
Small Business Lawyer – What should You Look For?
Are you looking for a lawyer to support your small business? Many small business owners that I know have asked me how to do exactly that, find a competent small business lawyer that they can trust with their business. Hiring a lawyer may be more like looking for a confident than you might believe at first blush. When looking for the right small business lawyer for you, you should consider asking the following Read More
Elements of a Business Plan
Business plans can flow easily from your pen ( or computer) or they can be a process that takes many hours. Whatever amount of time it takes to draft your business plan, think of it as time well spent because you will appreciate that plan as you move forward in your business. A good business plan will include each of the following elements: Executive Summary The executive summary section of your business plan Read More
Buy-Sell Agreement – Or – What Can Happen to Your Small Business When One Of Your Partners Leaves?
Starting a small business of your own can be a truly exhilarating experience. In the excitement of watching your dreams come to light right before your eyes, you may very well overlook one of the most important contracts you need to have in hand when you start your small business (if you have one or more partners) – the buy-sell agreement between co-owners. Simply put, every closely held company, whether a Read More
