July 2020

If you’re considering using freelancers, you may be wondering just who is a 1099 worker. As a result of the rise of the gig economy – according to the DOL, one in ten workers today is an independent contractor – it’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the term. That way, you’ll be in compliance if you opt…

Everyone has been asked standard questions in an interview before. And that means job candidates can likely anticipate what you’ll ask and prepare rehearsed responses in advance. As a hiring manager, that usually translates into safe answers, meaning, those that don’t reveal too much insight into the applicant and whether they’d be a fit.

That’s why many employers are turning…

In this article, Attorney Hindell Grossman (Owner and Founder of the family law firm Grossman & Associates, Ltd.) writes about procedural changes in the court system that have been caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.  She also gives practical advice for people navigating divorce during COVID-19.

https://belmont.wickedlocal.com/news/20200515/inside-divorce-massachusetts-divorces-in-time-of-coronavirus

For more information about Grossman & Associates, Ltd. (located in Newton, MA):
Website: grossmanltd.com/

In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Marc Siegel discuss:

  • Getting respect, even from opposing counsel.
  • Reciprocating referrals.
  • Successful tips for growing your law practice through referrals.
  • Having multiple buckets of incoming business in your book of business.
  • Marketing as an opportunity to better your life and making the most out of every meeting you have.

Key Takeaways:

  • You can never

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The potential penalties that arise when borrowers apply for the SBA PPP loan has business owners questioning whether or not they should keep their loan funds. Borrowers must consider their individual circumstances to make this decision, but there can be adverse consequences if you do not utilize the loan funds properly. 
With the looming potential of IRS audits coming in

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For my last bit on ransomware, I’m going to focus on what the criminals want you to do, which is to pay the ransom. In my previous post, I talked briefly about how paying a ransom could be seen as a business decision, such as choosing whether to pay a $16,000 ransom versus riding it out and paying maybe $50,000…

Diversity has always been core to success. Are you gaining different viewpoints? It has certainly been proven that deliberately bringing diverse viewpoints into projects and teams will lead to greater levels of success. Men will have different perspectives than women. People with different nationalities and backgrounds will bring different viewpoints into the mix. People of different ages will have differing…