News and Events from
Your Legal Resource

 

August 2011

 

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Lori T. Williams, Esq.

Owner/Managing Attorney

Your Legal Resource, PLLC 

P.O. Box 1552

Birmingham, MI  48012-1552 

248-594-4470

lori@bestleg[email protected]

www.bestlegalresource.com

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As usual, summer is flying by.  I hope you are making the most of it and enjoying some rest and relaxation, while staying productive and profitable in your business.  Check out the upcoming business networking events below.  View the remainder of our 2011 Event Calendar here.  

 
Check out the article links below for the latest business building tips and news that can impact your business. It was great to see so much positive news about Detroit lately. We all shine as a region when we get this kind of positive press.  For more information, check out our weekly blog, published every Tuesday.

 

I'd love to hear from you soon.  Let me know how I can help you grow your business.

  

  

Sincerely,

 

Lori

 

Lori T. Williams, Esq.

Owner/Managing Attorney
Your Legal Resource, PLLC

 

Article Links:

Marketing Tips:


Social Media is Not an Experiment

  

How FTC guidleines impact bloggers (slideshare)


10 Ways to Beat Online Obscurity

7 WordPress Plugins to increase engagement with your readers

Hashtag Stuffing Doesn't Work for B2B Twitter Accounts   

Mobile Phones Dial Up Shopping Experience (Using QR Codes) 


 

 

Legal, Financial & Accounting News and Tips:  



How Fast Is Fast Enough to Tell Customers About Data Breaches?

 

N.Y. Court Dissolves Civil Union in Ruling Grounded on 'Equity'    


10 Social Media Must Haves For Your Corporate Compliance & Ethics Program

 

ABA Faces Diversity Dilemma With Proposed Change to Law School Standards

 

How Will the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau Police U.S. Businesses?

 

Another swing at revamping client solicitation rules

 

July A Big Month for IPOs and Their Advisory Firms 


Tax amnesty nets state $76M, $12M less than budgeted

 

It's not as easy being green




Solo Practice and Small Biz Tips
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How 4 little pronouns can make or break your leadership 


5 Ways to Use Social Media to Raise Money for Your Cause


Five Signs You Should Make A Change

7 Things Facebook Should Do To Increase Security

Does using social media interfere with creativity?



Local news
:     

 

Lemonade Detroit Update

 

Is Detroit The New Brooklyn? (Forbes refers to Detroit as Land of Opportunity)  

 

Detroit-Themed Fasion Being Offered Worldwide

 

Earvin 'Magic' Johnson Joins Detroit VC Firm To Invest In Tech Startups 

 

The Man Behind the Magic

 



Upcoming Events:  

 

 

August 23, 8-10:30am  (Event is for Attorneys Only)

space is limited--register today!

 

Topic: Leveraging Traditional and Social Media for Lawyers

Register here

 

Location: SMART Detroit Training Room, Suite 1300, in the Penobscot Building (645 Griswold, Detroit, MI 48226).  

 

This marketing workshop is like no other. It's a blend of traditional and social media tips and shortcuts to leverage your marketing strategies to bring in more clients. You will discover how to lower your marketing costs and grow your practice, exposure and fame with Six-time EMMY® winner Shawne Duperon. This master, who produced the nationally acclaimed PBS show on Federal Judge Damon J. Keith, will teach you: social media strategies that kickstart client engagement; how to get powerful LinkedIn recommendations without begging; how to leverage massive reach with powerful press releases; how to be exquisite on camera and much more. Join us for this morning workshop customized specifically for attorneys that will grow your business regardless of your skill set or practice area.   

 

Your Legal Resource is pleased to sponsor this exciting training event for attorneys, led by Shawne Duperon. To register or for more information, click here .  Space is limited to the first 30 registrants.  Questions?  Contact: [email protected].

 

 

 

Your Legal Resource Event: 4th Thursday Lunch and Learn

 

September 22 11:30-1pm, Southfield 

$10 per person (Brown Bag Lunch)

 

 

Topic: Tax Tips for Professionals and Business Owners

Speaker: Sal Curcuru, Curcuru & Associates


Learn about tax strategies to help you in your business
: 

-Home office deductions

-Tax incentives

-IRS red flags for small business owners

-Latest tax law changes affecting small business owners

 

 

Register here.  Space limited to 1st 20 participants.

Questions?  Contact:  [email protected].

 

 

 

Our Services:

 

Lori T. Williams is a 22 year attorney and the owner of a legal referral and legal consulting business known as Your Legal Resource.  She connects the right client in need of legal advice or representation with the right attorney.  Her team of attorneys cover all areas of law throughout Metro Detroit.

 

Lori also helps solo/small firm attorneys and other professionals start and grow their practices by effectively branding and marketing themselves, 

mastering networking, and creating effective strategic relationships to generate clients and revenue.

Your Referrals and Introductions are welcomed, as they are the lifeblood of our business! 

 

For a FREE consultation and a legal referral, or a FREE marketing assessment of your business,

contact: 


 

Lori T. Williams, Esq.

Owner/Managing Attorney

Your Legal Resource, PLLC
P.O. Box 1552
Birmingham, Michigan 48012-1552
248-594-4470 

 

[email protected]

www.bestlegalresource.com
twitter.com/loritwilliams