Monday, August 20, 2012
Explore the different ways to incorporate and which model might work best for you.
CONTEST ON: Read below for a link to official rules. This week Debbie T was chosen and asked us to donate to: Humane Society of Pinellas. We will have all past donations out next week and be current by this time next week. Congratulations! You are starting a new business and you want to know what type of business entity you want to establish. Do you want a corporation, a limited liability company, a professional association, a partnership, or be a sole proprietor? Here are three questions to take to your attorney AND your accountant. 1. DO I NEED TO HAVE A LEGALLY ORGANIZED BUSINESS TO CONDUCT BUSINESS SAFELY? You do not need to have a business entity in order to conduct business. In other words, you do not need to incorporate or file …
Monday, July 9, 2012
You need to consider your goals before you can choose the proper bankruptcy attorney.
Contest Update: Last week’s winner was Jen B who has asked us to donate to New Tampa Family YMCA. According to Jen B, “one hundred percent of donations to the Y go to providing scholarships for children and families with special physical and financial needs who can’t otherwise afford the benefits of the YMCA.” Contest brief rules are at the end of the article. Three Questions: The Introduction The “Three Questions” series is back. Here are three questions to ask yourself before you go into a bankruptcy consultation. In my experience, an initial bankruptcy consultation can take a lot longer than a normal legal consultation. Therefore, you need to be prepared if you want to get quality feedback during the consultation. Perhaps these three …
Monday, May 14, 2012
Whether government is involved in marriage, every branch is involved in divorce.
Contest update: Our winner from last week’s question is Patti C. She has asked us to donate to the West Pasco Pregnancy Center. The answer was the late Federal Bankruptcy Judge Paskay. The number of entries tripled from any previous contest! CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here). JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in this article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25 to charity. In short, figure out the hidden trivia question, send an email with the answer to JT Simons, and make sure your nonprofit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line CONTEST ENTRY, and give me as much information as you can about the nonprofit you want the donation to …
Monday, March 12, 2012
Domestic Violence: A Primer on the Process and Common Mistakes
Seeking an injunction to protect you from domestic violence or receiving a petition accusing you of domestic violence is a serious matter. But, before we get started, you should know about a contest I'll be running in each of my columns that can win money for your favorite charity: CONTEST ON/JTSCHARITY EVENT: JT Simons, P.A., is holding a contest for you to figure out the hidden trivia question in an article. If you win, JT Simons, P.A., will donate $25.00 to charity. When you see at the start of an article the following: CONTEST ON/JTS (official rules here) In short, figure out the answer to the hidden trivia, send the email, and make sure your non-profit is legitimate. Remember, send the answer to jts@simonslawfirm.com, subject line …
Monday, October 3, 2011
Take control of your business by taking control of your contract for your services.
I have a really good friend who just started an amazing business. I was his second customer and he provided me with exceptional service. He is like most small businessowners, brilliant at what he does, but he left something to be desired in how he set up his business. When my friend started his work, I asked him to send me his contract for me to review and sign so that we maintained a business relationship and he was not simply providing services as a friend. The contract I received was absolutely shocking. He found a contract from a seminar that he thought would cover his business type. Of course like most contracts, it was written by attorneys, contained several pages of legalese, and might as well have been in a foreign language for a …
Monday, April 11, 2011
A business entity will not protect its owners from personal liability if the business is set up or run incorrectly.
Welcome to the first edition of Clearwater Patch's weekly column on legal issues. Each week, we discuss relevant legal issues in your community; the latest legal developments that affect those communities; or answer questions directly from readers. This column is for you, and therefore your comments and questions are highly encouraged. Please send specific legal questions to jts@simonslawfirm.com for potential publication. This week’s column discusses small businesses and some tips on how to protect yours, whether it’s merely an entrepreneur’s great idea or an already-established business. As a small business owner myself, I have constant concerns on how to increase profit, control costs, and limit the exposure to events that will put …
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