I am running across more and more small business owners who have declared to me that practicing law is a matter of completing legal forms. Well, sort of. What these small business owners are missing is multi-fold: 1) There are plenty of legal forms on the internet and elsewhere, but part of the issue is knowing which legal forms to complete. 2) The form you may think you need may not be the correct form at Read More
Small Business Accounting: What Do You Need to Know?
Small business accounting is something that is important for small business owners to keep their eye on, but most of us don't. Something I often talk to my clients about is the accounting or financials they should have in place for their small business. Let's face it, as small business owners we have a lot on our plate, most of which is making sure the client gets what they want, be it a product or a service. And Read More
If You Are Lacking the Proper Business Entity You May Be At Risk
Why operate your small business under the proper business entity? In short, it depends. It depends on your goals and those of your small business, but don't worry, when you work with the right business lawyer, all that will be fleshed out with you. You should note that the best entity for you and your company may be different than the entity recommended to one of your competitors or someone else in your line of Read More
Starting a Small Business?
So, you're starting a small business...congratulations! You are embarking on one of the best rides of your life. I say that because starting a small business is enthralling, but definitely has its highs and lows. Furthermore, starting a small business takes consistent work. Yes, the grass can be greener, but it can be bleak. I'm sure you have read all the statistics about how small businesses fail at an alarming Read More
What is Small Business?
"What is small business?" is an often asked question. The Small Business Administration defines small in terms of average number of employees over a period of time and "average annual receipts." But to determine whether your small entity qualifies under their parameters, you need to make several assessments to get there, actually you almost need a flow chart. No wonder everyone has their own answer to the Read More
What is a Trusted Advisor?
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
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
Outsourced General Counsel, Who Needs One?
If you own or run a business, you should seriously consider working with an outsourced general counsel regardless of your company's size. Attorneys who provide these outsourced legal services generally work with businesses that range in size from one person start-ups to entities that have a few hundred employees for fees that are affordable. These outside legal counsel typically work with smaller businesses Read More
