Recently, the sports world was abuzz with the findings of the Wells Report that Tom Brady was more likely than not to have had knowledge of the fact that official game balls were deflated to a point under the NFL’s minimum pressure. Brady emphatically denied knowing or participating in any type of cheating. Based on the conclusions of the Wells …
Choosing the Battlefield – Part I
Where to hold a legal event? The other day in court, I observed two lawyers arguing about where mediation should take place. The first lawyer, from a prestigious Florida law firm, argued that the mediation should not occur at the plaintiff’s office because the facilities there were not comfortable enough; therefore, it should be held at a court reporter’s office. …
Understanding the Difference Between Employees vs. Independent Contractors
Reduce Liability by Properly Classifying Independent Contractors Throughout the Art of War, Master Tzu often instructs that the leader must depend on the quality of the army in order to wage war. In business, the CEO must create a team that will execute the business’ tasks on the path to success. An old adage of entrepreneurship is to “only do …
Setting and Achieving Goals in the New Year
As each new year rolls around, countless people make personal and professional resolutions for themselves. People resolve to build their businesses so that better success could be achieved by the next December. Unless the processes to obtain those goals have been modified, the truth is that at the end of this year will likely look a lot like the end of last …
A Sunny Year for the Sunshine State
We are pleased to announce Yolofsky Law has been featured in the January 2016 edition of Acquisition International. Using the digital publication below, navigate to page 110 to read the full editorial, A Sunny Year in the Sunshine State. For your convenience, the full article text has been provided just below the digital publication https://e.issuu.com/embed.html?identifier=7p9hfob6zztn&embedType=script#0/33171555 Yolofsky Law has developed a three-part “manoueuvre” strategy …
Four Takeaways from Super Bowl L
The Broncos and the Panthers played a historic Super Bowl, not only because of the milestone number, but also because of the many small things that occurred during and after the game. It may very well have been Peyton Manning’s sendoff. The game itself surprised many because the real question beforehand was if Denver’s vaunted defense could stop Carolina’s offensive …
How to Hire Employees for Startups and Small Business
How to Hire Employees for Startups: An Entrepreneur’s Guide Your daily operations are going well—so well, in fact, that you need help delivering on your contracts. Unfortunately, a sudden spike in orders or profits can easily lead to rushed hiring decisions that CEOs later regret. As a small business owner myself, I have a few tips on how to hire …
Is Your Payment and Agreement Process Losing You Money?
If you get paid for a service, collecting payment is the lifeblood of your company. And, yet, if you are like most people, you’ve made it an afterthought. Indeed, few companies and individuals have given deep consideration to how their clients and customers interpret and understand the agreement presented. For example, I recently got a request from a client I’ve …
Doing Your Homework: How to Maximize Your Home Office Deduction
If you work from home, you may be eligible for tax deductions on part of the rent or mortgage payments you make, but you may be afraid this puts you at risk of a tax audit. And, rightly so. Calculating your home office deduction properly can minimize your taxes and keep you out of risk. The IRS provides two methods with …
How Your Legal and Financial Decisions Can Impact Your Marketing for the Better (or the Worse) In the Eyes of Your Prospective Customers and Clients
Running a small business often means you play a jack-of-all-trades. Whether it’s drafting client contracts or taking inventory, it’s likely you have a hand in all aspects of your business. Marketing is no exception. And knowing how to create an efficient small business marketing plan can be difficult, especially when you might not be sure how to tie that into …