Tips for Choosing a Lawyer

If you had to get a lawyer today, what would you do?  I am going to give you a few tips about picking the right lawyer for you and your particular situation.

First,you have to decide what type lawyer you need.  Not all lawyers handle certain types of cases.  If you want to make a last will and testament, you don't need to call a lawyer that handles criminal matters. . Usually, lawyers only handle specific types of cases. Family law(divorce, child custody, wills) criminal lawyers( when you have been charged with a crime) , bankruptcy lawyers, personal injury lawyers,  and many more.  You have to determine your need and then start the process.

I would normally say look in the yellow pages, but in today's times, I will say let Google be your friend.  Search for the type lawyer you need in your area.  For instance, you may need to file for divorce so you would search for divorce attorneys in your area.  If you live in New York, it would not be feasible to call a lawyer in Utah, because more than likely, that lawyer in Utah cannot practice law in New York.  Makes sense, huh? You need a lawyer that can practice law in your jurisdiction.

If you need something simple done like a will, I would say go with someone local,  Ask friends for recommendations.  The best advice I can give you about hiring any lawyer is to shop around!  Yes, I said shop. A lawyer is providing a professional service to you and you are spending your money, so make sure you are getting what you pay for.

Some lawyers will have a free consultation and some charge a fee for consultation. Sometimes, if they charge a fee for consultation, and you decide to retain that lawyer, they will put the consultation fee towards the retainer fee..  Make sure you know what types of fees, if any, you will have to pay for the consultation.

No matter what type of lawyer you need, they need documentation.  If you are getting a divorce, you need information for your case such as, social security numbers, marriage certificates, financial documents.  Your lawyer will tell you what they need to proceed with your case and it is imperative that you have these documents, so you have have the outcome you so desire.

Another resource for finding a lawyer is to search an online directory.  You might find what you need in the Lawyers of Distinction. I hope you can find the right lawyer for your needs,  If you have any advice, please share in the comments.

Customer Onboarding

First impressions are important in the business model of SaaS(Software as a Solution) world.   When you are trying to gain new customers in your SaaS  business, that first impression on showing how YOUR product works and how it can benefit THAT customer is key to getting that customers business and keeping it.

You must have the right people, customer oriented people, in this process. I am going to equate this to buying a car for the average person to understand. You ultimately want a customer leaving with a vehicle  they can afford.  As a salesman, you have let them test drive, told them about all the features of the car.  You have to be that person tha the customer tutss.  You have to have THAT personality, and not everyone has it. You want your customer walking out the door with a set of new keys in their hand and you know you have been successful.

In the SaaS world, things are very similar.  You onboard that customer with free trials or demos of your products.  You show them what that software can do for their business.  You show them all the features and bells and whistles.   Most customers want to know what others think about the product being sold.  That is where reviews and testimonials come in.

Now that you have that customer, it does not stop there.  Customers are looking for service after the sale.  What are you going to continuously do or offer to make sure that customer does not leave after that trial or demo.?

Superb customer service is key to customer retention.  Yes, you have to have a superb product and tell the customer how the products benefit them, give them reports, data,  specific and detailed reports on each aspect for that particular customer.  That sounds like a lot and it is.  But, getting and keep a customer is what you want.  You want that customer to keep working with your company and not jumping ship  because of a free trail or better demo that what yours offers.

It is a difficult decision to buy software as a service (SaaS) because there is so much competition out there.  You make sure your customer knows how this will make your customer successful in their business ventures ans what they can expect to gain in buying your SaaS.  You must be able to provide product usage analytics so your customer can see the real numbers.

Lady and the Tramp Activities

The Disney classic comes home like you’ve never seen it before! Join in the fun with all of these awesome activities, and even make your own Lady! #LadyAndTheTramp

The Walt Disney Signature Collection Lady and the Tramp is now available on Blu-ray TODAY, February 27^th, and to celebrate we have a fun new activities 

How to plan an Epic Grand Canyon Trip

The Grand Canyon is not only one of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, but it is also one of the most popular tourist destinations in the United States with over 5 million visits per year. The Grand Canyon was also named the 17th National Park in 1919 by President Woodrow Wilson, making it one of the oldest national parks in the country. If any, or all, of these fun Grand Canyon facts have you ready to pack your bags, then I say start planning your visit now. Here are some tips on how to plan an epic Grand Canyon Trip that you won’t ever forget.  

The Role of a Public Relations Firm

Do you or your brand work with any public relations firms?  It is a very interesting relationship for me a blogger.  I work with a lot of public relations firms for this very blog.   The PR firm is my connection to the brand.

For instance, if I wanted to work with a particular clothing brand I would find out who the public relations manger is and contact them via phone or email.  I usually use email.   I let the firm know who I am, my site url, my media kit, my social media outlets and how many followers I have on each, and why I want to work with them.  You have to let the PR firm know why you want to work with that particular brand.  

I recently did a huge gift guide for Christmas and I worked with a ton of PR firms, each representing a different brand and a few working with multiple brands. Some of the PR firms I contacted on my own and some contacted me. This is how I get products or get paid to write about products on this site. It seems like a simple task, but it can be daunting at times.  

Depending on your niche,you will pitch or get pitches from PR firms.  Most PR firms only work with certain niches.  I know that Berhman Communications represents the brand Kiehl's.  So, if I had a proposal for Kiehl's I would reach out to them and we would come to an agreement on how I could represent  Kiehl's  that would be beneficial to us both. They might want to send me products in exchange for putting in a gift guide, posting on social media, and/or a feature about the products. I might work with a manager at Berhman or I might work with Nancy Behrman herself, who owns the firm.  Each person at the firm has a unique job and are assigned different brands that the firm represents

Nancy Behrman

In your proposal with the PR, you work out the details of what you will do and how the brand fits in with your audience.  For instance, I worked with Shark for my Holiday Gift Guide in 2018.  I knew a Shark vacuum would make a great gift, so I reached out to their PR firm and via email and told them I wanted Shark to be a part of my gift guide and I would write an honest review of one of their vacuums in exchange for a vacuum.  You can read that article here.  One of the perks with working with the PR firm for Shark is that I got to do a giveaway of a Shark Vacuum!  My readers love this! 

Working with PR firms for my site has been an integral part of watching it grow,  For that, I am very thankful for all the PR firms I havehad the pleasure of working with,