Author: Larry Donahue

Feb 28, 2017

Exhibiting Prudence May Save Your Business

Yesterday, the topic of prudence could not leave my mind. You see, my wife called me at work because she just had to pass on the shocking gossip she had...

Feb 14, 2017

Proper Copyright Licensing is Important

Driving to work the other day, I happened to find myself driving behind the truck you see above. Apparently owned (or contracted) by an exterminating company called Manzano Pest Management...

Feb 12, 2017

What Exactly is a Trust?

Legal websites are rampant with articles promoting the use of trusts and their value in avoiding the horrific, heinous probate process. In my experience as a trust officer, the overriding...

Jan 11, 2017

The Art (and Work) of Branding

Back in July 2016, I published an article entitled Clever Business Names, after having a strong reaction to a business named “Curl Up & Dye”. Like that previous article, my...

Jan 10, 2017

What is an Estate Plan?

In my years working as a Trust Officer, my clients would ask how often they needed to review and update their “estate plan”. For the wealthiest of that group, an...

Dec 21, 2016

Are You Ready to Send Out 1099’s?

If you’re reading this article, your answer to this question is probably “no.” The reason I know this, is because this law firm signed up almost 1,000 new clients in...

Dec 15, 2016

DirectTV Practices and Your Business

Have you seen the small businesses getting sued thanks to questionable DirectTV Practices? We have. Unfortunately, it is indicative of a far greater issue facing small businesses. Case Study It...

Dec 8, 2016

Avoiding Small Business Failure

8 out of 10 small businesses will fail. Read the most common reasons why small businesses fail- and tips on how to avoid them.

Dec 1, 2016

Why You Should Start A Business

Here are the 5 most important reasons why you should start a business! A lot of people think about starting a business but struggle to find the 'why'.