Kenneth Vercammen & Associates
Edison, NJ 08817
732-572-0500
Toll Free 1-877-NJLaws1
68 So. Main St,
Cranbury, NJ 08512
By Appointment Only
800-655-2977
Whether you want to expand your existing business or are just now considering setting up your new business, it can be a mind- boggling experience. In addition to legal and tax issues, there are many concerns which effect the opening and expansion of a business. That's why we have compiled this list of friendly do's and don'ts for starting and expanding a business.
1. Try not to open a business if you are poorly financed and have no clients/ business.
2. Don't waste money on books you won't use. Clients don't know the difference between your old school casebooks and expensive books. (Enjoy going to library once per week) Read books on marketing and office Management.
3. Don't get yourself into Debt.
4. Don't waste money on Fancy Crane stationary when a quality Laserprinter creates letterhead.
5. DO BUY A PORTABLE COMPUTER. A Macintosh is easier to use and train staff.
6. Try to sublease. Conserve cash outlay. It takes a great deal of time to price every piece of office machinery.
7. Reconcile your own books. Don't get lazy and rely on CPA or secretary. However, seek professional tax help for tax and accounting needs.
8. Try to get paid up front fees for everything.
9. Don't join every club and organization 10. Don't join anything expecting to get clients or business. Join Local clubs you enjoy
11. Try not to make enemies. Enemies last a lifetime 12. No job is guaranteed forever. I began preparing to open my office when I was a first year associate.
13. Don't spend a fortune on office decor. Goldfish are inexpensive and a great conversation piece
14. Say Hello and Introduce Yourself to People 15. Exercise to Reduce Stress and meet new potential clients 16. Once per month review every single open matter. Make sure there is a signed agreement in file. Determine if money is owed. Prepare "to do" list
17. Create Step by Step by Step Procedure Manual- "How to" Training for New & Short Term Staff
18. Charge 18% Interest on unpaid Bills. Otherwise there is no incentive for clients to pay your bills.
19. Use gut reaction in rejecting clients or business you feel will be trouble.
20. Generally people who want free consultations and quotes don't want to pay for services either
21. Buy a Red Ink Stamper "Second Request" with date line for letters not responded to. To avoid retyping the same letter.
22. Buy a spare Hand micro cassette recorder and practice for meetings and speaking engagements in your car.
23. Create social events to benefit charities.
24. Create a newsletter on your own computer and mail to friends and clients.
25. Create Business cards that separates you from other similar business people.
26. Do Positive things for people to remember you. 27 Backup everything on computer and store copies off-site. In Edison a Pipeline Explosion destroyed apartments and people with computer files lost everything. Keep an extra computer back off site for almost inevitable disasters: fire, flood, (Midwest), earthquake (California), explosion (World Trade Center & Edison Durham Woods), hard drive crash (everywhere).
CONCLUSION
In the ten years we have been practicing law I have developed many ideas and systems to better serve clients. My clients consist primarily of Middle class working people who need a good attorney. I was fortunate early in my career to realize that skills in running an office and handling staff were essential whether I became a partner or opened my own practice. Help your practice by inexpensive improvements in service to clients
The Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen can provide experienced attorney representation for criminal and motor vehicle violations. When your job or driver's license is in jeopardy or you are facing thousands of dollars in fines, DMV/MVC surcharges and car insurance increases, you need excellent legal representation. The least expensive attorney is not always the answer. Schedule a free in-office consultation if you need experienced legal representation in a traffic/municipal court matter.
Our website www.njlaws.com provides information on traffic offenses we can be retained to represent people. Our website also provides details on jail terms for traffic violations and car insurance eligibility points. Car insurance companies increase rates or drop customers based on moving violations. Call the Law Office of Kenneth Vercammen at 732-572-0500 to schedule a free in-office consultation to hire a trial attorney for Criminal/ DWI/ Municipal Court Traffic/ Drug offenses.
Celebrating 20+ years of providing excellent service to clients since 1985. We handle trials to win! 2nd degree black belt, trialthlete and member of state champion masters racing team. Always competitive!
Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
at 732-572-0500
for an appointment