I Recommend Income 180 Conference

Earlier this month, I attended the Income 180 Live Event 2014, with Nancy Roberts and Chris Kenney.  I had two goals for this 2½ day conference: learn how I could do better in conveying the benefits I provide to people so I would have the opportunity to work with more...

New York State Traffic Ticket Points

The holiday speed traps are starting.  If you are caught in the City of Rochester limits, you have almost no chance at a plea bargain.  The suburban courts are different.  You may get a reduction if you have a good record, but rarely can it be done without showing up...

Case Study: Improper Incorporation of a Church

A local group had used an accountant to incorporate a new church. The accountant used a corporate formation service to handle the incorporation process. The non-attorney service prepared a certificate of incorporation under not-for-profit law and filed it with the...

Case Study: Improper Not-for-Profit Formation

A local not-for-profit association had been successfully operating for more than two decades. The existing leadership, ready to retire and to transfer the reigns to a new leadership team to carry on their important mission. Our firm was asked what steps would be...

Succession Planning for Businesses and not for Profits

Pope Francis has taken over leadership of a powerful global organization. The Catholic Church has the advantage of a centuries old historical tradition for selecting the Pope’s successor. There is a readymade loyal staff of followers to help the new leader transition...