Giuliani to Be Cybersecurity Advisor? {2:54 minutes to read} In light of the hacking allegations into the DNC’s and Hillary Clinton’s emails during the 2016 presidential election, I’ve been thinking about cybersecurity. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on the use and protection of confidential information, and I’ve often wondered how to effectively prevent cyber-incursion.… Continue reading Giuliani to Be Cybersecurity Advisor?
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?
How to Obtain Financing for Your Business
How to Obtain Financing for Your Business {3:48 minutes to read} Because I’ve represented several clients in the fashion merchandising industry, and have over 20 years of experience negotiating a wide variety of corporate transactions, I recently attended an Accessories Council event about financing sources for fashion and accessory businesses. The presentation was made by… Continue reading How to Obtain Financing for Your Business
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!
FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive
FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive {4:06 minutes to read} In May’s blog post , I discussed the value of taking a few long and slow breaths before embarking on any daunting task. I have an irrational fear of heights. I discovered this 25 years ago whilst climbing to… Continue reading FEAR! — How To Face It Head-On and Turn It Into a Positive
Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them
Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them {3:36 minutes to read} When you do good work, the reward (curse) is MORE WORK!Let’s say you are the BOSS…You’re looking to staff an important project. You see someone not so motivated (Barney), then you see someone who will jump on it and do it (Mary). You know you… Continue reading Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them
