We put together some tips on how to improve your work and workspace: Organize. Getting organized is a key to improving your business or employment skills. Many software-as-a-service (SaaS) tools exist to increase organization. Online programs such as Slack, Asana, Zoom and Microsoft Teams, are types of platforms that assist businesses and...
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”– Nelson Mandela By Christine Anderson Ferraris The Arizona Consumer Fraud Act (the Act) provides a person (which could be a person or business as defined under the Act) with a legal remedy when harmed by any person, by an unlawful act, use, or practice in...
It is not what a lawyer tells me I may do; but what humanity, reason, and justice tell me I ought to do.– Edmund Burke By Christine Anderson Ferraris I am not sure I need a lawyer but think I might… Lawyers often help clients in matters that have nothing to do with legal disputes. For example, a business owner might seek a lawyer’s guidance...
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin By Christine Anderson Ferraris Financial Literacy has been defined as the ability to use knowledge and skills to manage financial resources effectively for a lifetime of financial wellbeing.”We can use financial knowledge to make better decisions. From everyday spending to...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris If you would know the value of money, go and try to borrow some – Benjamin Franklin Generally, for many, lenders will preapprove a loan and quote an interest rate, loan term, and maximum loan amount. The factors that are considered for approval are credit score(s), the terms of the transaction, and the type of...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris Governing documents of an LLC, the “operating agreement,” should provide detailed information on how most ownership disputes within the business should be dealt with by a fellow member. An operating agreement should identify the responsibilities of each member and the first course of action to be taken to resolve a...
By Christine Anderson Ferraris A statute of limitation is a law that defines the maximum amount of time that those involved in a dispute must file a lawsuit. In general, once the statute of limitation on a case “runs out,” the legal claim cannot be pursued. The period during which you can file a lawsuit varies depending on the type of legal claim...
“Strive not to be a success, but to be of Value.” – Albert Einstein By Christine Anderson Ferraris You don’t have to quit your job and go into debt to start a business. It’s often a good idea to start slowly to allow the freedom to experiment and learn as you go. Generally speaking, service businesses are the businesses that require the smallest...
“Win or lose, do it fairly.” –Knute Rockne By Christine Anderson Ferraris Arbitration clauses are found in contracts for car purchases, home construction, bank accounts, student loans, cell phones, employment, nursing homes and more. Arbitration is a private procedure in which a legal dispute is submitted to make a binding decision on...
“Planning is bringing the future into the present so you can do something about it now.” Alan Lakein By Christine Anderson Ferraris The wildfires and evacuations in California had me thinking, what we would we do if we were told to evacuate in a day? What if we only had a few minutes? Where would we go, what would we take? Living in Southern...
