By Lori Williams on April 24, 2012
What happens when old law intersects with new technology? Sometimes the laws need to be modified because they no longer make sense. That’s the case with social media and the Stored Communications Act, a statute enacted in 1986, before the internet, email, and social media existed and became an every day occurrence.
Posted in Blog, Communication, Employment Law, Legal, Lori Williams, Small Business, Technology, Your Legal Resource | Tagged electronic communications, electronically stored data, email, employment law, privacy, social media |
By Lori Williams on January 31, 2012
Don’t worry, this isn’t Nancy Regan’s anti drug campaign from the 80’s, although that message is still good advice today. Instead, I’ve provided a current insight on the power of saying “no”. If you’re a people pleaser, or think you want to be one, read on!
Posted in Blog, Communication, Goals, Productivity, Small Business | Tagged commitments, down time, effectiveness, energy, margin, over extend, people pleaser, time |
By Lori Williams on January 10, 2012
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
Posted in Blog, Communication, Legal, Small Business | Tagged advertising, attorneys, demeanor, lawyers, legal professionals, office, return phone calls, staff |
By Lori Williams on December 13, 2011
It seems to be more difficult each day to keep up with the flow of information. Often I just tune it out, or selectively read what interests me the most. This time of year we have an over abundance of sales ads to delete from our inbox, along with the usual flow of information. If you are feeling like “less is more” and you want to unplug for awhile to regain your sanity, you might find these time management tips helpful.
Posted in Blog, Communication, Goals, Productivity | Tagged commitment, distractions, email, focus hours, information, instant messaging, phone, proximity, television, time management, web |
By Lori Williams on September 27, 2011
While mass marketing might work for some products with mass appeal or need (ie. toilet paper), professional service providers and niche product developers need to zero in on what their target client wants and needs.
Posted in Blog, Communication, Marketing, Small Business | Tagged expertise, niche product or service, professional service provider, target market |