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The best way to get new clients is to always be expanding your network. This article will show you how -- because you never know where it will lead.

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There's a New Sheriff in Town... and She's Taking No Prisoners!
With an effective date of July 13, 2008, the Massachusetts Legislature last month passed a rigid new law, the effect of which will automatically triple the damages, plus add court costs and attorney fees, for employees who win payment of wage disputes against their employers.

Employee or Independent Contractor?... That is the Question!
Twice in as many weeks, a client has called with a question about the characterization of a possible new hire. And, although it has been three years since the Massachusetts legislature passed the law that a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly headline referred to as "an earthquake for employers in Massachusetts," the aftershocks continue to be felt.

Best Western India Franchise to add 10 more hotels by 2009 end
In a bid to expand its footprint in the Indian market, Best Western India has plans to foray into metro cities. Best Western has plans to add 10 more hotels to its Indian portfolio, which will add around 800 rooms to the existing inventory by 2009 end. At present, the company has 22 hotels under management and franchise agreements. However, 18 hotels in different locations including Goa, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Ooty, Mysore, Jalandhar and Ludhiana are in the final stages of negotiation with developers. Besides, Best Western India plans to open a hotel management institute attached to its Bhubaneswar hotel, in the next two years.
Deadline Approaching for Mass Data Security Law: No More Time to Procrastinate
The March 1, 2010 deadline for compliance with the Massachusetts Data security Laws is fast approaching and will not likely be further extended. This law effects any business or individual who stores data on any Massachusetts resident whose unauthorized access might compromise the privacy of that individual’s personal information. Failure to comply could be costly. Compliance for some may be very simple, while for others it could be both complicate and expensive.

Employee vs. Independent Contractor: Ignore This at Your Peril!
It's been almost two years since I wrote to warn you about the perils of hiring "independent contractors" under the 2004 amendments to the Massachusetts law. Since then, the status has not improved and litigation has begun to shape its future. Let's review the current rules in Massachusetts.
So You Thought Non-Compete Agreements Were Safe? Think again.
Have you ever had a departing employee set up shop next door (literally or figuratively) and compete with you? It's a frustrating experience, and one which leads many small business owners to overreact by imposing non-compete agreements on all employees from that day forward. If this is you, take heed. If the Massachusetts Legislature has its way, that option won't be open to you for much longer.
Alan Blumlein & His Contributions to Communications
Alan Blumlein worked for Western Electric and made crucial contributions the field of telecommunications.

Managing in China Without Coaching
- Published by CONCHIUS in Shanghai Star Business Journal 31 March, 2008. In most Western countries, leaders are used to working in an environment where the employees are highly participating in meetings and contributing their opinions and experiences to the decision making process. A Western employee feels comfortable to argue for their beliefs and to share opinions in meetings with superiors. Furthermore, a manager in the West is not necessarily assumed to be an expert in his field or industry. On the contrary, he is supposed to utilize the knowledge in his team in decisions and projects. The Western managers are therefore used to lead highly interactive teams relying heavily on two-way communication. When a team achieves strong synergy, he can and will step down. The team becomes creative and manage it-self.
Let's face it... employee wages are sacrosanct
The sooner Massachusetts small business owners accept this, the sooner they can stop having skirmishes and "misunderstandings" with the Attorney General's office that only result in frustration, penalties and ill will on all sides.
Myths and Mysteries: I Thought I Couldn't be Sued Personally if I Formed a Corporation
One of the results of last month's newsletter regarding the Massachusetts Homestead law (in addition to several clients finally filing for full homestead protection), was this common question: "Why should I worry about personal liability for business obligations… I formed a corporation?"

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