19 episodes

Are you a business owner interested in knowing what to do in any legal issue that might arise in your company and line of work? Join Florida business lawyer Rich Sierra, Author of Business SOS! to hear all about the most common legal mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them. This is not a “legal show” in the traditional sense; this is a conversation with business owners on the various legal issues they face daily and how to handle each of them. Guests are business owners from the local community and professionals who provide services to businesses, and you, as the listener, can submit questions to be answered, as well. There is no “sugar coating” or in-depth analysis of cases; the show will be informative and real. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.

Business SOS! Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them Rich Sierra

    • Business
    • 5.0 • 5 Ratings

Are you a business owner interested in knowing what to do in any legal issue that might arise in your company and line of work? Join Florida business lawyer Rich Sierra, Author of Business SOS! to hear all about the most common legal mistakes business owners make and how to avoid them. This is not a “legal show” in the traditional sense; this is a conversation with business owners on the various legal issues they face daily and how to handle each of them. Guests are business owners from the local community and professionals who provide services to businesses, and you, as the listener, can submit questions to be answered, as well. There is no “sugar coating” or in-depth analysis of cases; the show will be informative and real. Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.

    Ep. 18 - What is a Franchise Disclosure Document and what are the items you need to pay attention to. (Part 1)

    Ep. 18 - What is a Franchise Disclosure Document and what are the items you need to pay attention to. (Part 1)

    In Episode #18 Rich Sierra shares with you the second installment in the "Franchise Series". Important items to look when considering purchasing a franchise. In this episode, Rich discusses what is the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and what are the items you need to pay attention to when considering purchasing a franchise. Link to the FDD handout from the FTC discussed in the show: https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/blog/2023/05/franchise-fundamentals-taking-deep-dive-franchise-disclosure-document
    How You Can Reach Rich:
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com
    2. FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com
    3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/
    4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra
    5. https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra
    6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/
    Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore.

    • 27 min
    Ep. 17 - Important Tips to Consider if you are interested in purchasing a franchise.

    Ep. 17 - Important Tips to Consider if you are interested in purchasing a franchise.

    In Episode #17 Rich shares with you the first installment in the "Franchise Series". Important items to look when considering purchasing a franchise. How You Can Reach Rich:
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com
    2. FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com
    3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/
    4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra
    5. https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra
    6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/
    Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore.

    • 31 min
    Ep. 16 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Selling a Business

    Ep. 16 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Selling a Business

    In Episode #16 Rich shares with you the Top Ten Tips to consider when selling a business and he does a "deep dive" into specific items, right out of his due diligence checklist", that you should be ready to provide to a prospective buyer when selling your business. How You Can Reach Rich:
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com
    2. FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com
    3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/
    4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra
    5. https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra
    6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/
    Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore.

    • 22 min
    Ep. 15 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Buying a Business (Part 2)

    Ep. 15 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Buying a Business (Part 2)

    In Episode #15 Rich shares with you the Top Ten Tips to consider when buying a business and he does a "deep dive" into specific items, right out of his due diligence checklist", that you should ask from a seller if you are considering buying a business. This is the second episode of a two-part series.
    How You Can Reach Rich:
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com
    2. FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com
    3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/
    4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra
    5. https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra
    6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/
    Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore.

    • 20 min
    Ep. 14 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Buying a Business (Part 1)

    Ep. 14 - Top Ten Tips To Consider when Buying a Business (Part 1)

    In Episode #14 Rich shares with you the Top Ten Tips to consider when buying a business and he does a "deep dive" into specific items, right out of his due diligence checklist", that you should ask from a seller if you are considering buying a business. This is the first of a two-part series.
    How You Can Reach Rich:
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com
    2. FloridaSmallBusinessLegalCenter.com
    3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/
    4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra
    5. https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra
    6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/
    Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore.

    • 29 min
    Ep. 13 - Special Guests- Performing Artists Kristen Long and Will Fink AKA "Minx and the Maestro"

    Ep. 13 - Special Guests- Performing Artists Kristen Long and Will Fink AKA "Minx and the Maestro"

    Most performing artists are also small business owners. In this episode Rich Sierra interviews Kristen Long and Will Fink AKA "Minx and The Maestro" and they discuss the challenges that they face as business owners and the various contracts they frequently have to review in their business. More importantly, they perform "live" at the studio with two songs from their soon-to-be released album, including a song that has not been released yet (at the end of the show). This is an episode you do not want to miss!
     
    To learn more about Kristen Long
     
    The Minx & The Maestro links
     
    MUSIC
     
    Spotify:
     
    https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LLpE1l3VmH3W9rVwPA7oK?si=G30wyFBsTNWC3ZhAkoj8rQ
     
    Apple Music:
     
    https://music.apple.com/us/artist/kristen-long/493028237
     
    Amazon Music:
     
    https://amazon.com/music/player/artists/B006U7UCDC/kristen-long?marketplaceId=ATVPDKIKX0DER&musicTerritory=US&ref=dm_sh_ycjns6Wtn8a6LHjfkEmFWdzPG
     
    Deezer:
     
    https://deezer.page.link/TDJaihFavhhUfMqK7
     
    Tidal:
     
    https://tidal.com/browse/artist/7147887
     
    Pandora:
     
    https://pandora.app.link/5c9J8uiHjCb
     
    Youtube Music: 
     
    https://music.youtube.com/channel/UCYD8CCxxN-t6KzKTnCTyPfA?feature=share
     
     
    SOCIALS
     
     
    Facebook Kristen:
     
    https://www.facebook.com/theonlyladyk/
     
    Instagram Kristen:
     
    https://www.instagram.com/theonlyladyk/?hl=en
     
    Youtube Kristen:
     
    https://www.youtube.com/@theonlyladyk
     
    Facebook Will:
     
    https://www.facebook.com/p/Will-Fink-Music-100063559944941/
     
    Instagram Will:
     
    https://www.instagram.com/fink.will/
     
    Youtube Will:
     
    https://www.youtube.com/@williamfink5684
     
    Facebook Minx & Maestro:
     
    https://www.facebook.com/minxandmaestro
     
    Instagram Minx & Maestro:
     
    https://www.instagram.com/minxandmaestro/
     
    Youtube Minx & Maestro:
     
    https://www.youtube.com/@theminxthemaestro7134
     
    Linkedin:
     
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen-long-music
     
     
    WEBSITES
     
    https://www.kristenlongmusic.com 
     
    https://minxandmaestroproductions.com
     
    SHOW CALENDAR
     
    https://minxandmaestro.com/shows 
     
    How to Contact Rich
     
     
    1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 
     2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com/
     3. https://www.facebook.com/FSBlegal/ 
     4. https://www.youtube.com/c/RichardSierra 
     5.https://twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 
     6. https://www.instagram.com/fsblegal/ 
    7.https://richsierra.com/
     
     Also,  Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and How to Avoid Them is available on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local bookstore
     

    • 43 min

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