8 Simple Cost Saving Measures for Small Business Owners

All successful businesses do their best to save money, improve efficiency, and increase profits when and wherever possible.  This is especially necessary for small businesses on a tight budget. While there are numerous ways to save money, these eight cost-saving measures are among the easiest to implement: 1. Bargain Bargaining with vendors is one way to […]

Education Tuesday – Contract Consideration

A valid contract requires consideration. What is consideration? This video explores what is and what is not consideration. https://youtu.be/xGuUTXnFSEc NOTICE: The information on this website does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on any information without seeking the advice of a competent attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. This website is both […]

Education Tuesday – Contract Offer

I help you understand what is and what is not an offer when it comes to a contract. https://youtu.be/yE4AIpkKrf4 NOTICE: The information on this website does not constitute legal advice. You should not rely on any information without seeking the advice of a competent attorney licensed to practice in your jurisdiction. This website is both […]

Contracts and Difficult Customers Oh My!

Contracts and Difficult Customers

One question I’ve been asked is, “How can I protect myself against difficult customers?” Boilerplate Contracts Are Almost Worthless A client contacted me about a couple of demanding clients they were having trouble with; she wanted to know if she handled the situation appropriately. We talked about the clients at length, but it eventually came […]

A Good Contract Should Be Like Goldilocks

Business Contract

One of the fundamental building blocks of a business is the contract.  Almost everything in business is based on the contract.  Ask any attorney, and they can recite the basic elements of a contract: offer, acceptance, and consideration.  It’s too bad that’s not all there is when it comes to a contract; otherwise, we would […]