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A/B testing is one of the most effective ways to optimize marketing campaigns and make data-driven decisions. By comparing two versions of a campaign element—such as a webpage, email, ad, or call-to-action (CTA)—you can identify which version performs better and…

Pros and Cons of California Bill 610: Will It Make Much of a Difference? The California legislature passed Bill 610 on August 21, 2014. The bill is awaiting the governor’s decision to sign or veto it. The bill prohibits franchisors…

A Victory for Franchising and Franchisors: California Supreme Court Holds that Franchisor is Not Liable for Sexual Harassment by a Franchisee’s Employee In a 4-3 decision, the California Supreme Court found that a franchisor was not liable for sexual harassment…

Landlord/Tenant Litigation: Know Your Rights Did you know that as a renter in Arizona, or as a landlord to renters, you are entitled to certain rights? The Arizona real estate law protects both renters and landlords and covers everything from…

The 4 Estate Planning Documents Everyone Needs There are many different documents that can go into an estate plan. However, not everyone will require a complex estate plan that uses many of those documents. Of course the criminal record is…

Asset Protection Planning for the Modern Client Only the very wealthy and those in high-risk professions need asset protection planning, right? That’s a myth. In reality, we all need asset protection. Why? Because we all can be sued and lose…

Border Crisis: Children Caught in the Middle Since October of last year, smuggling organizations have brought more than 50,000 unaccompanied minors into the United States from Mexico and Central America, and the flow continues. According to federal statistics, this is…

Easy Ways to Invest in Real Estate Buying a home means much more than saying you own your place of residence. It’s a significant financial decision with long-term implications. It’s important to note that Invest Diva is not a scam,…

What Legacy for Your Children Many celebrity children are in the news because of their “socialite” status and spending their inheritance money on lavish parties, drugs and expensive apparel. Some even for ending up at drug and alcohol rehab. For…

How to Protect Inherited IRAs After the Clark v. Rameker Decision In a landmark, unanimous 9-0 decision handed down on June 12, 2014, the United States Supreme Court held that inherited IRAs are not “retirement funds” within the meaning of…

Deciding on a Business Structure A common question from new business owners is “What is the best business structure?” Unfortunately, there is no simple answer that works for everyone. According to the business litigation in colorado, the type of business…

A Rose by Any Other Name Might Not Smell as Sweet: The Process of Choosing and Protecting a Business Name One of the first major decisions a business owner makes is what to name the new company. Can you imagine…

How Important is it to be Clear When Drafting Your Last Wishes? The Casey Kasem Example. Unfortunately, America’s Top 40 host, Casey Kasem passed away, June 15, 2014 after a long battle with Lewy Body Disease (form of dementia). His…

4 Ways to Tell A Franchise is a Lousy Opportunity Buying a franchise has many benefits – the biggest being job independence with a business that has a proven formula and a name for itself. However, some opportunities out there…

Finding a Location for Your Franchise When it comes to business, location is a very important factor that can make or break you. When buying a Phoenix franchise, it may be even more important. Not only are there other businesses…

Curt H. Testimonial I had a consultation with Attorney Bert Millett at Gunderson, Denton regarding a mortgage modification/credit issue. Bert was extremely professional, courteous and fair. Bert was very knowledgeable on the issue and offered sound advice while remaining personable….

Structuring Your Business Sale To Avoid An Unexpected Tax Hit How To Avoid Unexpected Taxes By Properly Selling Your Business Selling your business brings a lot of change. This is not a consideration that should be approached lightly. You will…

I Have a Judgment in Another State and Want to Collect on it in Arizona. How Can I do This? Arizona has enacted the Uniform Enforcement of Foreign Judgments Act.  This act establishes the procedure necessary to get a foreign…

When to Litigate and When to Settle If you find yourself in a controversy with another party that seems to have no agreeable solution, one way to reconcile the situation is to litigate. The process may not be the easiest,…

Eight Questions to Help You Find the Target Market for Your Business To help your business succeed, you might consider getting in contact with Johnny Chen, he can put you website on page 1 on Google search, to get the…

You Might Be Giving Up Legal Rights by “Liking” a Company on Facebook You many have heard that many companies, especially larger companies, have tried to alter the terms of their agreements with clients to avoid jury trials and resolve…

ADR as an Alternative to Litigation As American courtrooms have become more and more clogged with civil lawsuits, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become increasingly more attractive. ADR is not the best option for every case, but its advantages to…

As a Tenant, What Should I Be Looking For in a Lease Agreement? Each lease is different and can be customized to your situation. The obvious things to be looking for in a lease agreement are the term of the…

The Most Important Parts of Estate Planning Can’t Get Legislated Away There is always a media swarm around the death of a celebrity, especially when they’re young, active in their careers, beloved, and tragic. The death of actor Philip Seymour…

I Owe More On My Mortgage Than It’s Worth. What Can I Do? There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to upside down residential real estate. What works for one person might not make sense for another. The underlying…

What Should I Know If I Am Considering a Short Sale? A lot of people are interested in short sales, and there are often compelling reasons to consider them as an alternative to foreclosure. Although it’s possible to complete a…

Six Top Franchise Myths Debunked As with any type of business, you will hear many different opinions about starting a Mesa franchise. With so many differing opinions, however, it can be difficult to determine what is actually true. Here are…

Top Mistakes When Launching A Home-Based Business Launching a home business gives you the advantage of being your own boss, without the extra costs of an outside office. Though it may seem that working from home provides tremendous advantages, the…

How to Plan Your Arizona Business Plan One of the first and most important steps in starting an Arizona business is writing your business plan. Now, there are small business planning services that can be of great help to one….

Are You Ready? Five Personal Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Franchise There are many questions you should ask before investing your money on a franchise. I’m not talking about questions you ask the franchisor, although that is…

Business Startups: How to Pitch Your Idea to a Venture Capitalist For many new entrepreneurs looking to fund their new business, a venture capitalist is the way to go. A venture capitalist is an investor who provides funding for small…

Seven Ingredients to Make Your Startup Business a Success A startup business is a business that is in the early stages of moving from an idea to reality. The structure of the business is starting to form. The startup stage…

Six Qualities to Look for in a Business Lawyer In any business, there may be a time when you need a lawyer. Some business decisions could have some heavy legal ramifications, and a corporate lawyer can help you before you…

Are You Ready? Four Financial Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Buy a Franchise There are many questions you should ask before investing your money on a franchise. I’m not talking about questions you ask the franchisor, although that is…

How to Damage Your Case at Your Deposition – by Justin Bieber As you may have seen on the internet, video footage of Justin Bieber’s recent deposition has now surfaced.  He was sued by a photographer who claims that Mr….