Debt, Owing, Indebtedness. These are all words used to indicate a situation in which someone is obligated to pay something to someone else. Unfortunately, sometimes that obligation gets out of control and exceeds the ability of the debtor to repay. Is Bankruptcy the answer to my concerns and fears? Financial obligations are a common experience […]

Accidents happen. That is an unavoidable fact of life. Cars go bump, branches hit houses, and unplanned “trips” happen. Sometimes, those accidents can even involve our most enjoyable beauty and self-care rituals. So… what do you do when an injury gets a little too personal? Ouch! That Hurt! Imagine you were at a routine beauty […]

New Year ~ New You. It seems like we hear that throughout the entire month of January. The start of the new year brings goals for personal and professional improvement. We make plans and set strong goals for the year. But… does that mean that resolutions only happen in January? Well, that all depends on […]

All I want for Christmas is … There are so many ways to finish that statement. In 1944, a second-grade teacher in New York determined his students wanted their two front teeth. Fifty years later, Mariah Carey made her musical holiday wish by letting us know that all she wanted for Christmas is You. Charlie […]

The Electoral College: You’ve heard about it, but what is it, really? Every four years, United States residents have the opportunity to vote their voice in the Presidential election. Last week was our moment to influence what will happen over the next four years. However, that decision is made by more than just “We the […]

If you watch TV, listen to live radio, or tune into social media, you’ve been hearing a lot of political campaign messages. The 2020 election is rapidly approaching, and now is the time to raise your voice and vote. But… you may be wondering if your vote will make a difference. Yes! Your input matters. […]

You’ve worked hard to negotiate and execute your contract. Now it’s time to bring your client aboard, and start delivering. Do you know how to enforce your contract terms, while providing a stellar client experience? Do you have a new client welcome process established for your business? Here are our Top 7 Best Practices for […]

Does a contract mean we are BOTH obligated to do something? Yes! In most contracts, someone provides a service or product, while someone else pays for it. That payment can be in the form of money or goods and services of equal and acceptable value. A mutual obligations clause is essential to the development of […]

Understanding… Expectations…  Agreement… Common Understanding…   These are all terms that help explain the concept of the topic of this month’s blog post. To clarify, a meeting of the minds ensures a common understanding of contract terms and creates an aligned experience for all parties involved. As we have already discussed, there are five essential parts […]

Over the past couple of months, we have been exploring the five essential parts that create a strong, supportive, and enforceable contract for your business. Today we will dig into valid considerations, and why they are necessary to ensure a contract is effective. As a refresher, the five key contract components are: Competent Parties Proper […]