Every business needs a mission statement, to serve as a blueprint for business planning and decision-making. A mission statement that clearly states the business’ purpose and goals will inspire your people to pull together as a team to accomplish that purpose, and will give management and stakeholders a means of measuring its success.
Law offices must hold all information respecting client matters in strictest confidence unless disclosure is (i) required by law, (ii) authorized by the client, or (iii) demanded by court order. This restriction extends not only to the lawyers, but to all law students, paralegals, administrators and office staff. Every client has the right to confidentiality, and every lawyer has a duty to ensure it.
Do you know what you need to do to stay safe this winter? The first rule of Winter is, if the weather’s bad, STAY OFF THE ROADS. Stay indoors where it’s warm – don’t put yourself or your family at risk. But if you feel you absolutely must go out there, then follow these simple rules which will increase your chances of getting back home safely and frostbite-free.
The prospect of developing Alzheimer's disease is not a pleasant thing to think about. If you have reason to believe that you or someone else in your family may be showing early warning signs of the onset of Alzheimer's, you should plan ahead. Advance planning makes it possible to deal with business, personal, legal and medical issues at a time when the patient still retains his/her memories and mental acuity.
Declaring personal bankruptcy is a decision that should not be entered into lightly. But if your personal debt far exceeds your ability to repay, then it's an option you must consider. Before you decide to declare bankruptcy, you need to know all the facts.
While it is undoubtedly an honor to be asked to deliver the eulogy at a funeral, most people get very anxious about the prospect of delivering a eulogy. And understandably so. It is a very emotional experience for most people, especially since the deceased person is someone you knew very well - a relative or a dear friend. This article has tips to help get you through the process.
A good speech is built from the ground up. Approach it the same way you would approach the planning and construction of a home. It must have a solid foundation, reinforced with facts and logic, before the ornamental fiddly bits (humor, style and delivery) are added. Form and functionality must combine to create the final aesthetic "whole".
There are nine key elements to giving a gracious and memorable acceptance speech. Remember these and you'll be accepting awards left, right and center.
