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Crowdsourcing for Small Business- Maximizing Your Time

Posted by on Jul 21, 2014 in Entrepreneur, Setting up a Small Business, Small Business, Small Business Tips and Tricks Series | Comments Off on Crowdsourcing for Small Business- Maximizing Your Time

Crowdsourcing for Small Business

Now that’s you’ve read through GQ’s e-book Accidentally Self Employed and met with him to set up the right business format, you’re on your way to small business success, right? Well, at least you’ve gotten over the first hurdle.

According to the Small Business Administration only about half of all small businesses make it past the 5 year mark. Gary and the team here at GQ Law want your business to be one of those 50% who make it. We’re going to be posting a series of tips and tricks to help keep your small business in the green. Read on about our first trick: crowdsourcing.
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5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Posted by on May 24, 2014 in San Diego Lawyer, Small Business Tips and Tricks Series, Tips for Entrepreneurs | Comments Off on 5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know

5 Things Every Entrepreneur Should Know

Paul B. Brown, Forbes entrepreneurship columnist, gives 23 wonderful insights from 30+ years of experience. I’ll give you my 5 favorites. See the full article here.
1. The best way to predict the future is to create it. If you’re wondering if today, this month, this year, is going to be successful, you’re the one that makes it happen!
2. The most important decision you can make is where to spend your time. A common question asked of successful people is, “How do you balance your time?” A common answer is, “You can’t!” It’s all about priorities. Family, employment, faith, health, etc. Define them clearly and live by them the best that you can.

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Why do I need a Will?

Posted by on May 19, 2014 in California Wills, Estate Planning | Comments Off on Why do I need a Will?

California Estate Planning Lawyer Gary Quackenbush explains why everyone needs a California Will as part of a complete Estate Plan.

You need a will because you are an individual with possessions, and possibly heirs, that are important to you. You need a will because you want to protect them and their best interests. (more…)

Estate Planning Explained in 3 Minutes

Posted by on May 13, 2014 in California Trusts, California Wills, Estate Planning | Comments Off on Estate Planning Explained in 3 Minutes

California Estate Planning Attorney Gary Quackenbush answers the questions “What is an Estate Plan?” and “Do I need an Estate Plan?” in this 3 minute video. Click on the picture to watch now.

What is Probate? San Diego Probate Attorney

Posted by on Apr 29, 2014 in California Probate, Estate Planning | Comments Off on What is Probate? San Diego Probate Attorney

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What is Probate?

To some people, “probate” is just another one of those legal words they’ve heard but don’t understand. For those who’ve been through probate the word is associated with losing a loved one, money trouble, stress, courts, and all too often, rough times. Even so, many still are left asking the, what is probate?

 

As the California Courts official website states:

 

Losing a loved one is a sad and difficult time for family, relatives, and friends. In addition, those left behind must often figure out how to transfer or inherit property from the person who has died.

To do this, you must usually go to court. And dealing with the courts and the property of someone who has died is very complicated. Sometimes, however, family or relatives may be able to transfer property from someone who has died without going to court. But it is not always easy to tell whether you need to go to court or qualify to use a different procedure…we still encourage you to talk to a lawyer to get specific answers about your situation. You can usually pay the lawyer’s fees from the property in the case.

 

Here at GQ Law we understand the heartache and stress associated with the loss of a loved one and the subsequent probate process. While we put a lot of effort into encouraging individuals to avoid Probate by setting up a complete estate plan early on in life, we are no strangers to Probate. If you or someone you know needs help with the Probate process, we are here for you. Our initial consultation is free so don’t hesitate to call can talk to one of our supportive staff members today. Let the experts at GQ Law walk you through this complex process.

 

GQ Law 858-549-8600. We are here to help.

Tax Day Freebies 2014

Posted by on Apr 15, 2014 in San Diego Lawyer, Taxes | Comments Off on Tax Day Freebies 2014

The dreaded day is upon us! Happy Tax Day 2014. To celebrate, or give you a much needed break from the stress, enjoy our list of tax day freebies.

1. Arby’s- Free snack sized curly fry. Go to arbys.com to print the coupon.

2. Sprinkles Cupcakes- BOGO free cupcakes, whisper “tax free” to the cashier at checkout.

3. Boston Market-  Much better than a 1040 form, check out the “Tax Day Deal Chicken Meal.” $10.40 for two half chicken individual meals. No coupon necessary.

4. Schlotskys- One free “The Original” sandwich with the purchase of chips and a 32 oz. drink. No coupon required.

5. Brueggers Bagels- Another $10.40 deal, get 13 bagels and two tubs of cream cheese for $10.40. No coupon necessary.

6. Office Depot- will shred up to 5 lbs of documents for you for FREE with this coupon.

7. Hard Rock Cafe- Sing in front of the restaurant anytime between 5-7pm tonight and get a free burger, sandwich or salad.

8. McDonalds- Free coffee during breakfast hours.

9. HydroMassage- Free HydroMassage to work out those tax season kinks and knots April 14-18. Click here for details and a coupon.

10.  GQ Law- Free consultation with Attorney Gary Quackenbush for your California tax, bankruptcy, business, estate planning or probate needs when you schedule your appointment by Friday, April 18. Call 858-549-8600. Visit gqlaw.com for information about his practice.

To check out some more Tax Day offers and promotions click here.

Working with Gen Y, the Millennials

Posted by on Apr 14, 2014 in San Diego Lawyer, Success, Tips for Entrepreneurs | Comments Off on Working with Gen Y, the Millennials

Tips for Working with Gen Y, the Millennials

With each new graduating class, more and more millennials are entering the workforce. Although Gen Y, a.k.a. “millennials,” born between the early 1980s and 2000, are often viewed as lazy or entitled this new generation can be a great asset to your business. Read on to learn how to make working with Gen Y employees a strength for your business.

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Gen Y Strengths

– Tech savvy, especially with social media- Strong multi-taskers
– Hold high expectations of themselves and employers- Prefer to collaborate and work in teams- Seek to be constantly learning on the job

Tips for working with millennials

1. Since millennials tend to want a lot of feedback-give it to them! They often thrive on frequent feedback and work well with a more senior mentor in the office.2. Embrace technology. Tap in to the great understanding (and often love for) technology to help move your business and your staff in a more tech-friendly direction. More millennials in the workforce also means more millennials will become your clients and customers so this improved technology will help grow your business.3. Most millennials think making a social difference at work is even more important than receiving professional recognition. Finding ways for your business to support a cause will allow millennial employees feel more connected to the company.For more information about working with younger employees read the full article at Business News DailyFor your other small business formation, financial and estate planning needs . . .

contact GQ Law today. 858-549-8600 or visit GQLaw.com

Before Launching a new Business: Test the Waters

Posted by on Mar 25, 2014 in Setting up a Small Business, Small Business | Comments Off on Before Launching a new Business: Test the Waters

Its easy to get carried away when the light bulb goes on and a great business idea pans out in our minds. Experienced entrepreneurs warn: text the waters first. Here are some ideas of ways you can “test the waters” before diving in to a new business venture.

Check the Waters

Before getting in too deep, survey the scene. Are their already companies selling the same or a very similar product or service? How will your product/service be different and attract customers?

Survey the Scene

Talk to people: Hunter Walk, former YouTube executive suggests you ask people standing next to in a public place like a grocery store or coffee shop if they have a need for your product/service. He warns, if you’re not willing to go out and talk to strangers, you may not be up for the challenge of starting a new business from scratch. This will also help you practice and refine your pitch. You may find that you need a different way of describing your product or service in order to help people recognize their need for it.

Start Small: You may want to try selling your product on a smaller scale such as at local markets or on an easy to set up online shop on sites like Esty.com or BigCartel.com. Those initial months of selling and tracking will help you pinpoint what customers really want.

Try Email: Email contacting is another inexpensive way to sample potential customers. Research to find  contact information of potential customers and contact them asking for feedback. This method may also connect you with some potential investors. For example, if you want to start selling accounting software, you might look up some of the top accounting firms and contact executives for their feedback.

For more tips and help in starting your business, follow this link to get your free copy part 1 of Gary’s new book “Accidentally Self-Employed” or call him at 858-549-8600.

10 Ways to Save You Money: Tax Season

Posted by on Mar 4, 2014 in San Diego Lawyer | Comments Off on 10 Ways to Save You Money: Tax Season

Easy ways you could be saving money on your tax bill and around town this tax season.

1. Commuter Benefit: Employees can use pre-tax dollars from their paychecks to pay for certain commuting expenses including mass-transit passes and parking. Maximums are set at $250/month for parking and $130/month for mass-transit, assuming a 40% tax rate, setting aside the maximums could save you over $1800 annually.
2. Homeowners Insurance: You could possibly save 25% annually on premiums when you raise your deductible to $100 from $500
3. Time Car Buying Right: You can save $500-$2000 (more…)

A Pet Trust: Estate Planning for Fido and Fluffy

Posted by on Feb 7, 2014 in Estate Planning, San Diego Lawyer | Comments Off on A Pet Trust: Estate Planning for Fido and Fluffy

A Pet Trust: Estate Planning for Fido and Fluffy

Gary’s dog Rusty (1998-2011)

Sixty-eight percent of US households own a pet. Many pet owners consider their pets as part of their family. If you love Fido and Fluffy like family, read on to see how you can make sure they are taken care of, even if you’re not around. (more…)