Embracing the Change of Season {3:36 minutes to read} As Oprah is to bread, I love summer! I love basking in the sun and watching the waves crash on the beach. I love socializing with friends, cooking and eating fresh fruits and vegetables. I also love the playfulness of the summer season, so accepting the… Continue reading Embracing the Change of Season
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Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go!
Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go! {3:30 minutes to read} In February, I experienced every computer user’s worst nightmare. My computer crashed, and unless I was willing to pay $3,000 to a forensic expert (a/k/a a professional hacker), nothing was retrievable from the hard drive. For several weeks prior… Continue reading Coping with a Computer Crash? Let it Go! Let it Go!
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
Do You Engage in Good Business Habits? {4:24 minutes to read} Although Q1 2017 is in the history books, it’s never too late to re-evaluate your business habits and consider how they may be improved. Transitioning from an employee of BIG LAW to a solo practitioner was challenging, but figuring out how to organize… Continue reading Do You Engage in Good Business Habits?
Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany?
Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany? {3:06 minutes to read} In New York State (NYS) every new limited liability company (LLC) must announce its formation by placing notices in two publications for a period of six weeks, at a cost of up to $2,000. This revenue generating mechanism applies to… Continue reading Can You Minimize Publication Costs by Forming an LLC in Albany?
Are Your Marketing Efforts Visible?
Are Your Marketing Efforts Visible? {3:18 minutes to read} I like to say that everything I know about marketing, I taught myself. I didn’t study marketing in school. I never even took a marketing course. However, as the proprietor of Aimee B. Davis Law P.C., I’ve had to learn a great deal over the past… Continue reading Are Your Marketing Efforts Visible?
Let’s Go Work for Facebook!
Let’s Go Work for Facebook! {3:54 minutes to read} In last month’s blog, I mentioned that I regularly attend panel discussions, seminars and business development meetings to meet potential clients, confer with like-minded professionals, and learn new things along the way. I recently attended a presentation at Facebook’s NYC headquarters regarding How Social Media is… Continue reading Let’s Go Work for Facebook!
How Do You Define Success?
How Do You Define Success? {3:00 minutes to read} A solo practitioner or any type of freelancer should be prepared to face regular ebbs and flows in the level of work they receive. Before launching Aimee B. Davis Law P.C. and whenever I am struggling to get clients, I spend time on a daily basis… Continue reading How Do You Define Success?
Words Do Matter
Words Do Matter {3:54 minutes to read} In interpreting legal documents, the words actually matter. A well-trained attorney is best suited to understand and explain to a lay person the implications of the presence or absence of certain words. I often feel like I am speaking another language when discussing financing transactions, even with other… Continue reading Words Do Matter
Want Your Work to Feel Like Play?
Want Your Work to Feel Like Play? {3:30 minutes to read} Recently, a number of people have asked us, “Where do you get the majority of your referrals?” This is a difficult question to answer. However, relationship building is the key to having a successful solo practiceReferrals come from all walks of life, including professional… Continue reading Want Your Work to Feel Like Play?
Happiness Is a Choice!
Happiness Is a Choice! {3:48 minutes to read} In May’s blog article, we introduced hypothetical characters, Mary and Barney, to demonstrate how differences in the work ethic of various employees can impact one’s professional and personal levels of satisfaction.As a reminder, Mary, a hard-working and well-intentioned employee, was asked to stay late by her boss.… Continue reading Happiness Is a Choice!
