Do you know the largest source of client complaints about lawyers? Communication—unreturned calls, unanswered emails, etc. The second largest source of complaints? Money. More specifically, how attorneys handle their clients’ funds. Law Firm Accounting Complexities Accounting plays an essential role in any business. No matter the industry, a business tracks profit and loss, tax events,…
Nonprofits worldwide are gearing up for GivingTuesday, a day dedicated to encouraging contributions, volunteering, and acts of kindness for a positive impact in communities and beyond. This year, GivingTuesday is taking place on November 28th, 2023 – the first Tuesday after the Thanksgiving holiday. If your nonprofit is looking for a risk-free way to raise…
As we dive into the challenges of 2024, there are some lessons we can take with us from 2023. In our recent webinar, Lessons from 2023 for a Bright 2024, panelists reflected on what was top of mind as they wrapped up 2023, including job advertising, the candidate experience during the hiring process, and HigherEd…
Two weeks after the funeral for Amerie Jo Garza, 10, the first of the Robb Elementary School students to be interred following the Uvalde mass shooting, I phoned the manager of my local Domino’s to inquire about a delivery job. Though I’ve never driven professionally and have been out of the job market since turning…
World Consumer Rights Day is celebrated on a grand scale on March 15th every year. In today’s globalised marketplace, consumers are more connected than ever before, with access to a vast array of goods and services transcending geographical boundaries. However, this interconnectedness raises concerns. To achieve fair treatment, safety, and informed choices, we must understand…
What Is a Rapid Maturity Assessment? There’s a difference between a cybersecurity audit and a cybersecurity assessment. An audit will provide a compliance snapshot, especially as security regulations continue to evolve, while an assessment focuses on the maturity of a cybersecurity model. In other words, while an audit will gauge whether everything is up to…
Cannabis companies and (depending on the state) brands often use license agreements to grow their brands. If done correctly, they can be a huge driver of revenue for the brands and licensees, and can grow the good will of the brand across a particular territory. However, they are notoriously easy to botch. A bad license…
Do you want to develop more confidence when approaching major donors? Many Major Gift Officers tell us that they are nervous when they pick up the phone or email one of their assigned prospects. The challenge is this: We all need to be focusing on major donors and their gifts, but many of us lack…
Updated July 17, 2023 Imagine a trans graphic designer in Colorado who wants to expand their business to include creating websites for LGBTQ advocacy organizations. Can the graphic designer be forced to create a website for Moms for Liberty under Colorado’s Anti-Discrimination Act without running afoul of the First Amendment? Thanks to the Supreme Court’s…
What is the difference between LLC and Inc? LLC and Inc. are both business entities formed by the state. An LLC is a limited liability company, and an Inc. is a corporation. They both file organizational papers with the state, and their owners receive liability protection. These entities also differ in key areas: They vary in tax treatment….