Right now I’m in startup mode for the new law firm – and this week I admitted to myself what that really means. I can’t be in two start up modes at once. My startup energy utils are finite – if I’m using it on one project, I can’t start up other projects (relationships, etc.) [...]
Do you need a U.S. Federal Tax ID number or EIN for your small business?
Sorry for the “lawyer” answer … but, it depends. Let’s start at the beginning. A tax ID number or employer identification number (EIN) is a number you get from the U.S. federal government that gives an identification number to a business, much like a social security number does for a person. States also issue tax [...]
EveryDay39: Just another one of these videos.
Another one of those everyday videos where I’m posting more because I post a video every week, and less because it has any particular pithy points to take away. Last week was a hard one – some stressful stuff I handled set off one of those monster multi-day migraines that I’m still recovering from. But [...]
EveryDay38: Following the Flow.
I’ve started businesses before, even written business plans – some of them of the 40-page variety, some of the one-page variety. But this time, while I have ideas and lists and mindmaps, I’ve let go of plans. Instead, I’m following the flow.
Did you get it in writing? Here's why you need contracts in all your business relationships.
Yes, you do need written contracts defining the relationships you have in your business with all other individuals and businesses. Here’s why. First, a contract defines the relationship. Everyone knows what is expected throughout this relationship, so it is less likely there will be difficulties or misunderstandings. This is huge. People think that contracts are just there [...]
Hiring an Unpaid Intern? You’re Probably Breaking the Law. Oops.
(This post is written from the perspective of the laws of the United States. Your country may have similar rules and regulations. Check with a licensed attorney in your area.) Lately I’ve seen lots of blog posts and social media discussions about how you can hire unpaid interns to get your administrative, marketing, social media, [...]
EveryDay37: Pick One Tiny Thing
Last week was about re-establishing habits and routines, now that G is back in school. Some worked, and on some … well … I procrastinated / got stuck / was lazy / didn’t do anything. So instead of beating myself up (much), I changed the game plan for next week. Instead of big changes to [...]
What To Do If You Get a Cease & Desist Letter: Have a Cup of Tea.
A few years ago, I got one of those emails. A pair of business women who claimed to own the registered trademark on the word “mompreneur” told me that I must stop using that term in my Chronicles of a Mompreneur site (the name of my first blog and coaching business), or they would pursue [...]
EveryDay33: The weirdness of having a good week.
I had a good week. Amazing. This week I kept implementing the elimination diet to find foods that set off migraines, and I actually was able to get stuff done on projects (Wow! #progress!). In related news, I’m leaving for my personal retreat / road trip today. Goals: live in the moment, go with the [...]
EveryDay32: avocado problems, social neglect, and experimenting with a new time management system
Yet again I’m designing a new time management system for myself, to try out this week in preparation for the “going back to school” push on my zillion projects in a few weeks – and in this video I give you a sneak peak and explain the theory. I also share about the current status [...]
I'm Elizabeth Potts Weinstein, an attorney, mom, writer, and explorer.