Benefits of Employee Handbooks
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | September 15, 2017 | No Comments
What are Employee Handbooks? Employee handbooks tell employees what they can expect; define employees’responsibilities; and give them one standardized place to find answers about their employment and position. Creating an Employee Handbook or Manual is a time-intensive process. But the benefits of Employee Handbooks are well worth the effort. Here’s why. Benefits of Employee Handbooks…
Buy-Sell Agreements
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | August 15, 2017 | No Comments
What Are Buy-Sell Agreements? Buy-Sell Agreements require one party to purchase a specific ownership interest in the company and the other party to sell an ownership interest. Buy-Sell Agreements protect businesses from divorce; death; disability; and other possible issues. Two Type of Buy-Sell Agreements There are different types of Buy-Sell Agreements. It’s important to understand…
What Are Some Pros and Cons of Purchasing a Franchise?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | August 1, 2017 | No Comments
Why Consider Franchises? For entrepreneurs who don’t want to reinvent the wheel, purchasing a Franchise can seem like a great option. Franchises often advertise themselves as businesses that take the guesswork out of setting up a new company. By buying into a Franchise, you’re buying into an established brand and business rather than having to…
Developing Your Brand Is Essential
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | July 12, 2017 | No Comments
Brand Definition Every company has a Brand. When people see your name or your company’s name, and they have an opinion about it at all, that’s your Brand. Word of mouth reputation is essential to your business’s success. Branding is Important Big companies spend a lot of time developing their Brand. This time, effort, and funding…
Cost of Litigation
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 27, 2017 | No Comments
High Cost of Litigation Can Prohibit a Fair Day in Court The cost of legal services is of great concern for the legal community. The cost of trying a case is prohibitive for far too many people, leaving many people without a realistic chance to get a fair day in Court for all kinds of…
Should a General Power of Attorney (POA) Be Part of My Estate Plan?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 13, 2017 | No Comments
Should a General Power of Attorney (POA) Be Part of My Estate Plan? If someone is incapacitated due to old age, illness, or injuries sustained in an accident, he or she may not be able to make important decisions regarding their estate. To protect your estate, you should seriously consider having someone serve as your…
Image Matters
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | April 5, 2017 | No Comments
The Car You Drive Influences Your Image How the Car You Drive Can Enhance Your Image The Business Weekly had an interesting theme last week- dress for success. It made me think about how accurate it is that image does matter. I can recall starting out as a young attorney owning my law firm, and…
When a Person is Considered Unfit to Create a Will?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | March 30, 2017 | No Comments
The Process of Determining Person is Unfit to Create a Will Trying to decide whether a person is unfit to create a will can be an extremely delicate; emotional; uncomfortable; and very tricky. To create this determination, you will likely need the help of experts such as psychologists; psychiatrists, and doctors. Measures used to determine a…
Why Is Branding Important for a Small Business?
Written By: Larry Miller, Jr. | February 16, 2017 | No Comments
What is Branding? Branding refers to the marketing and business strategies used to create an identifiable and unique image or perception of a product or business in a customer’s mind. Large companies spend millions of dollars building the recognizable Brands and company images we all recognize. Why Branding is Crucial for Small Businesses However, Branding is…