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The Year in Review
As 2011 draws to a close, I was reflecting back over the year and thinking about all the wonderful clients, business owners, attorneys and friends that I came in contact with this past year, and am thankful and grateful for the relationships that were formed. Based on the type of work that came across my desk this past year I would say the economy is improving! I formed a lot of new businesses, advised on expanding staff and hiring employees, and worked on a record number of purchase agreements (clients purchasing businesses). If that isn’t an indication that things are turning around, I don’t know what is! As we move toward 2012, my practice will be changing a...
Read MoreOne of Minnesota’s Top 25 Legal Blogs!
Budge Law Offices is pleased to announce our website/blog was named one of the state’s top 25 legal blogs. As a small business attorney I want to make sure my clients have the tools and resources they need to grow their businesses. Being singled out by the editors of Minnesota State Bar Association’s Practice Law group is a great honor, and we are pleased to be recognized along with 24 other great blogs! To see the results, and the other top legal blogs see:...
Read MoreA Few Good Articles for Business Owners
In my law practice I work with a lot of entrepreneurs and start-up ventures. The ones that succeed are laser focused, have a strong management team, are highly motivated and aren’t afraid to make mistakes along the way. I love reading about small business success stories. Recently I stumbled across two great articles on the BNET website (http://www.bnet.com) that I felt important enough to share with my readers. The first one, “Advice for Every Would-Be Entrepreneur” talks about knowing what excites you and why you want to succeed (see: http://tinyurl.com/24n3e47), and the second one, “Your Business Idea Sucks. Here’s Why You Should Do it Anyway” is a...
Read MoreVenus Zine: On the Job With Budge Law Offices LLC
Check out this article featuring Budge Law Offices in the latest edition of Venus Zine, an online magazine for women in music, fashion, culture and D.I.Y. “On The Job With … is a monthly column that explores interesting women with interesting jobs. We get the scoop on each lady’s working process, what makes her want to get up every day, and get advice for others looking to break into her field. The column is written by Dana Raidt who is a regular contributor for Venus Zine. “
Read MoreBusiness Networking: Join your Chamber of Commerce!
I just joined my local Chamber of Commerce (the Saint Paul Chamber of Commerce). As a small business owner, I am really excited about joining this organization. What I have learned since starting my own business and in representing business owners is that effective networking is more about establishing relationships in order to share information, ideas and support with one another rather than how that person can help you or what you can sell to them. Creating a sense of camaraderie among business owners – almost like a support group – lends itself to this type of networking. Knowing that you are not alone, and that others have experienced the same type of highs and...
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