News and Events from
Your Legal Resource

 

September 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

[email protected]

www.bestlegalresource.com

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School has resumed, along with our busy Fall schedules.  What do you hope to accomplish by the end of this quarter, or by year-end?  Are you on track with your goals? 

 

Check out the article links below for the latest business building tips and news that can impact your business. 

 

We all had a great time at my August Cocktails and Connections event.  A few pictures are posted below, and the rest are on my Facebook Page.  

 

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: 


How Do You Attract New Fans To Your Facebook Page


StumbleUpon Drives More Than 50% of Social Media Traffic

Millionaires Like Facebook, Dump Twitter

5 Memorable Marketing Strategies to Make an Enduring Impression 

Circling Up in Google+


Google+ Updates: Now Appearing in Your Email Signature

4 Ways Non-Profits Can Jump Into Google+ 

How to Find the Best Twitter Hashtags  

5 things bloggers should know about polarizing topics  


7 Unconventional Ways To Promote Your Blog Easily


 

 

Legal, Financial & Accounting News and Tips:       


The gift tax: Far from irrelevant despite a $5M exclusion 


Owners of Closely Held Businesses - When Good Times Go Bad
         


Foreclosure Snapshot: More Foreclosures Coming; Fannie Mae in Hot Water

 

Protesters invade bank headquarters to demonstrate against foreclosure practices 

Homeowners More Dissatisfied With Mortgage Servicers      


BANK OF AMERICA FIRING 10,000

 

The Truth About Bankruptcy: Why All Your Debts WON'T Go   


Classes show both bicyclist, drivers have a lot to learn about safely sharing roads

 

Drunk driving crackdown begins in 35 Michigan counties

 

Don't like websites tracking you? The courts don't seem to care

 



 
Solo Practice and Small Biz Tips:

 

Retraining Clients When You've Taught Them to Abuse You (aka Preventing Costly Schedule Disruptions)


10 Things Law Firm leaders Need to Know about Legal Project Management 

Getting the results you want


5 tips help you meet with prospective clients
 

Want to stand out? Check out these unusual business cards
  


Take time to study and implement these steps to get results from your Facebook company page


3 Reasons Why Every Lawyer and Legal Professional MUST Embrace Social Media


Pros and Cons of online reading (study shows comprehension lower online)




Recent Event Photos: 
Cocktails & Connections at Vintner's Cellar 8/11/11 
(A strategic networking event and wine tasting with synergistic professionals in my network) 


Guests at C & C 8.11.11

C & C 083C 

 

 

Upcoming Events:  

 

 

Your Legal Resource Event: 4th Thursday Lunch and Learn

 

September 22 11:30-1pm, Troy (Note: new location

$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
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