How to Craft an Airtight Partnership Agreement A partnership, in the broad sense, is a business endeavor taken by two or more parties for profit. A partnership agreement, therefore, sets out the rights and duties for partners in business together; it outlines the “rules of the road” in much the same way that other contracts […]
Is there such a thing as an unsolvable problem? I believe the answer is a resounding NO! Every problem has at least one solution. As leaders (including soon-to-be leaders), our job is to help others–and ourselves–unleash their latent creativity to discover the solutions. I enjoy brain teasers because these tests force me to think differently […]
Who’s Got Your Six? What Every Business Owner and CEO Should Do Before December 31 The short answer is: buy a legal audit. Buy it now; perform it in 2020. The ROI is better than anything you’ll find on Wall Street. Here’s why. Lawsuits suck I’ve been representing businesses in litigation for 18 years. I […]
Your Outcome Can Be Determined By Your Outlook! Have you ever heard of the Self-Fulling Prophecy? It refers to the socio-psychological phenomenon where someone “predicts” or expects something, and this “prediction” or expectation comes true simply because one believes it will. This happens because their resulting behaviors align to fulfill those beliefs. This suggests that […]
“Are we there yet?” How many times have you heard that question from the back seat of your vehicle during a road trip? Or how about, “Why is it taking so long?” Kids can be very impatient. To them, it is as though they are just riding in a car going nowhere fast. That’s the […]
Enforcing and Fighting an Automatic Renewal Provision in a Lease Few issues catch both landlords and tenants off-guard more than an automatic renewal provision in a lease. Ostensibly to ensure and protect an ongoing landlord-tenant relationship, most of the time these provisions just end up surprising one or more parties and forcing them into another […]
Don’t Miss The Bigger Picture! Several years ago, I remember watching a video with a small team that showed people passing a basketball among them. The Facilitator’s instructions were to count the number of times the ball was passed within a fifteen second time period. I began to count the passes, making sure I didn’t […]
In May 2018, banking rules under the Bank Secrecy Act changed to help assist the government and law enforcement in the ongoing fight against money laundering and the financing of terrorism. The new rule went into effect when an account is opened on behalf of a business or covered “legal entity,” and requires banks to […]
There are times when we will have to engage with people who neither like us nor respect us. Get used to it. It’s a part of life. But wait a minute you say. What if it’s my manager? How can I succeed when that person holds the keys to my future? My first answer is […]
Your Ohio business website is not ADA compliant. That makes you a lawsuit target. Are you an Ohio business with a brick and mortar location? Do you have a website with a nexus to that brick and mortar location? Congratulations, you must now comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (“ADA”) “requirements” to make your […]
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