For thousands of dollars, law firms can get a domain name and have a page designed specifically for them. They will have to pay for the domain name, and also the cost of the work that went into the design. When all is said and done, it can end up being a very expensive marketing tool. There are, however, ways to get legal website templates that are much more cost effective. First, an attorney can find a service that offers a free domain name along with the legal website templates. This will save the attorney quite a bit of money. A domain name can be costly, and also difficult to register if a firm does not know how to go about it. Getting the free domain will make things much easier for the firm for many reasons. It can make the process move much more quickly. If the domain name is already registered, the attorney will be able to get started immediately. Companies can also find a service that has legal website templates along with other features to ... Read more..
Archive for December, 2008
Everybody loves to earn more money, but few really know how to keep most of it! With some good information, there are ways to legally reduce your tax burden within the system. I'm not telling you to cheat on your taxes - don't ever do that. It could land you in jail. But why pay 40-60% taxes if you can get away with maybe 5%? I know that this doesn't sound possible, when federal taxes are around 30%, state taxes are around 10%, and Social Security is 15% (7.5% if you're employed by someone else). But it really is, and it is your constitutional right to minimize your tax burden, within the law. Right now, you're paying into a system which you know will become defunct at some point of time. In fact, it may not be around when you most need it. So don't depend on the government or social security to protect you, plan your own retirement and saving. How do you do this? First of all, your business should be some type of corporation. This ... Read more..
There are three levels of assessment that can be carried out on your property; a ‘basic’ valuation, a home-buyers report and a full structural survey. The latter two are prepared for the client whilst the first is for the Lender although often the applicant receives a copy. All lenders need a “basic survey” to ensure that the property they are providing a mortgage for is of sound quality, with no obvious structural defects. Some lenders offer this free of charge. However, most do not, in which case you can expect to pay around £300. The second option is a "homebuyers report" which gives a more detailed assessment of the superficial condition of the property and costs around £500 The most comprehensive assessment is a “full structural survey”. This is a far more detailed version of the basic survey, which will usually uncover defects which are not immediately obvious. It is recommended for older properties. Such surveys are far more costly and you can sometimes expect to pay over £1000. However, if any problems are found ... Read more..
If you're like most small ecommerce businesses, you're likely to write your own marketing copy. Be aware that this is a highly regulated area that could result in substantial liability. I've boiled most of the regulations into 2 basic traps you must avoid. What is Marketing Copy? Wikipedia defines "copy" as written material, in contrast to photographs or other elements of layout, in a large number of contexts, including magazines, advertising, and book publishing. In advertising, web marketing and similar fields, copy refers to the output of copyrighters, who are employed to write material which encourages consumers to buy goods or services. Web copy has one major advantage over offline copy - it is interactive. Hyperlinks provide you with powerful tools to lead a potential customer through a pathway designed by you which ultimately leads to a conversion to your call to action. Trap No. 1: Failure To Substantiate Claims Before Publication When you write your own marketing copy, you necessarily make certain "claims" - statements upon which a consumer may reasonably rely in making ... Read more..
A newly admitted lawyer to the Massachusetts Bar, has several options upon receiving his or her license to practice law. They can apply for an associate position with a big firm, and conduct research for the next five years; they can apply to work in a small firm and do all the work the senior lawyers do not want to deal with; they can hang their own shingle. This article will take the perspective of the later, i.e., a recent law school graduate with an entrepreneurial spirit, a little cash on hand, and a desire to start his or her own practice. Forget about the fact that marketing and obtaining clients is going to be the most difficult aspect of the new venture. Forget that the new attorney must choose an area of practice, for even a general practioner can't work in every field of law. Once the client walks in the door and the attorney wants to accept the case, the flood-gates of paperwork will open. The first document a new lawyer must draft is ... Read more..
