About a year ago, I reconnected with Copywriter Jen Viano, who was just launching her own business after years of leading, marketing, and growing nonprofits in Metro Detroit.  Jen and I instantly hit it off because we have similar values, and passion for our work, and work ethic.  We caught up…

Danielle Sigler, Employment Law Attorney

Attorney Danielle Sigler shares her perspective on the Department of Labor’s plan to increase employment of people with disabilities.  Sigler notes that while employment law has been…

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

Attorney John Hindo shares what’s involved in obtaining a liquor license, if you are a business owner in Michigan.   Hindo is a partner in the law…

By:  Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

Effortless 24.7 conducted a webinar recently on the Small Business Guide to Smartphone Security.  I learned a few things and thought I’d share them with you, in hopes that it can help protect you and your business from security breaches.

Did you know…..

• Hackers are focused on computers as well as mobile devices, since more people use their phone for connecting to the…

By:  Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

Solo and Small Firm professionals wear a lot of hats as they run their businesses.  Having someone simplify your bookkeeping, or handle it for you can free up time to devote to other things that only you can handle.…

Series 6: Tips for the small business owner

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams offers inspiration to small business owners on  creating a formula for success, discovering their human design, staying the course, going with the flow, and effectively dealing with client disappointment

Part 5: Effectively dealing with client disappointment

We all love Raving…

Series 6: Tips for the small business owner

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams offers inspiration to small business owners on  creating a formula for success, discovering their human design, staying the course, going with the flow, and effectively dealing with client disappointment

Part 4: Going with the Flow

As a strategist and planner by nature,  I…

Series 6: Tips for the small business owner

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams offers inspiration to small business owners on  creating a formula for success, discovering their human design, staying the course, going with the flow, and effectively dealing with client disappointment

Part 3: Stay the course

Do you ever have these battles with…

Series 6: Tips for the small business owner

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams offers inspiration to small business owners on  creating a formula for success, discovering their human design, staying the course, going with the flow, and effectively dealing with client disappointment

Part 2: How are you designed?

I’ve had days where I felt I was…

Series 6: Tips for the small business owner

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams offers inspiration to small business owners on  creating a formula for success, discovering their human design, staying the course, going with the flow, and effectively dealing with client disappointment

Part 1: Formula for Success

Often when I set an intention, everything I need…

Series 5:  Insights For Legal Professionals

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams speaks to the legal industry itself, and anyone else who wants to listen in.

Attorneys, do you want to start the New Year off on the right foot?  Do a self inventory to make sure you and your staff are not making any of these mistakes:

Mistake #1: Failure to return phone calls timely, or…

Series 5:  Insights For Legal Professionals

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams speaks to the legal industry itself, and anyone else who wants to listen in.

There are many advantages to owning your own law practice, or being a small firm professional.  You have more control over your choice of clients and the matters you handle. You have more flexibility in your schedule.  There are…

Series 5:  Insights For Legal Professionals

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams speaks to the legal industry itself, and anyone else who wants to listen in.

This week I interviewed Rita Denha about a new video remote interpretation technology her company is utilizing to provide interpretation and…

Series 5:  Insights For Legal Professionals 

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams speaks to the legal industry itself, and anyone else who wants to listen in.

Setting up a law office as a solo attorney can be financially taxing, or it can be easy and cost effective.  It all depends on how you do it.  Most solo attorneys dream of having flexible schedules, their choice of clients, all…

Series 5:  Insights For Legal Professionals

In this 5 part series, Attorney Lori Williams speaks to the legal industry itself, and anyone else who wants to listen in.

The legal industry has been criticized for inefficiency on numerous occasions.  However, a trend seems to be emerging, at least in large firms, to run their practices more efficiently.  Honigman Miller recently hired a COO for…

Series 4:  How to turn your networking efforts into long lasting relationships and referrals

In this 4 part series, Attorney Lori Williams shares networking tips for professionals and small business owners to help you build ongoing relationships and increase referrals

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

We’d probably all agree that the art of networking involves meeting new contacts while building and preserving…

Series 4:  How to turn your networking efforts into long lasting relationships and referrals

In this 4 part series, Attorney Lori Williams shares networking tips for professionals and small business owners to help you build ongoing relationships and increase referrals

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

I’ve  noticed that people sometimes use the word ‘referral’ when they mean…

Series 4:  How to turn your networking efforts into long lasting relationships and referrals

In this 4 part series, Attorney Lori Williams shares networking tips for professionals and small business owners to help you build ongoing relationships and increase referrals

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

Often professionals talk about “going to a networking event”, as a destination to meet people for…

Series 4:  How to turn your networking efforts into long lasting relationships and referrals

In this 4 part series, Attorney Lori Williams shares networking tips for professionals and small business owners to help you build ongoing relationships and increase referrals

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC

In working with lawyers and other professional service providers the last few years, I’ve noticed…

Part 4 of 4: The Pros and Cons of Crowdfunding as a way to raise capital for your business

In this 4 part series, Attorney Lori Williams shares information on how trademarks, copyrights, patents, and Crowdfunding can increase the value of your business

By: Lori T. Williams, Owner/Managing Attorney of Your Legal Resource, PLLC…