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The goal is "smart growth" and not growth at all costs. Because that has time and time been the biggest downfall for so many companies. You run out of cash, you have high turnover, and you run afoul of so many laws, it's not even funny. At Springboard Legal, Kimberly DeCarrera offers Fractional General Counsel, Fractional CFO, and strategic business insights for startups and fast-growing companies. She brings her experience serving as in-house counsel and CFO in the logistics, software, and professional services spaces, as well as years of consulting, to help companies manage their growth. She's growing the company that she always wanted to be a part of. So join her today, whether as a client or as a new team member! Let's grow our companies with smart, strategic growth. Learn what Springboard Legal has to offer for startups and growing businesses. ?? https://lnkd.in/e8UA24WW #FractionalGC #FractionalCFO #BusinessStrategy

Is your law firm ready for a natural disaster? What about man-made disasters, like terrorism or riots? We should prepare our firms to serve our clients and take care of our team members during stressful times. Find out best practices that you can implement right away (some even free!) ?? https://lnkd.in/euVVWCD2 Need help building a law firm with smart, sustainable growth strategies? We can help! Kimberly DeCarrera works with law firms to build out best practices as part of the consulting arm of Springboard Legal. ?? https://lnkd.in/e8-_-iJD #LawFirmOwners #LawFirms

Don't let the fun or chaos from the holidays bury this important task that you must complete by the end of the year! It will take you 5-10 minutes. Do it today so you don't forget. https://lnkd.in/eadU9WrD

Dont forget to file those Beneficial Ownership Information reports by end of the year! For more information: https://lnkd.in/eadU9WrD

BREAKING NEWS: A federal court judge just halted the DOL overtime salary rule nationwide. More Information on the Rule and additional updates available at: https://lnkd.in/gi56B6St

Are you considering buying a business vehicle to reduce your taxes? Maybe you've heard of the 6,000 pound rule and want an SUV for your daily driver. But that may not qualify for the tax benefits. Find out why as Kimberly DeCarrera dives into the tax code on business vehicles. It's a complicated mess, and you will want to make sure you qualify before making this major purchase. ESPECIALLY if you are an S-corp which would have to follow corporate rules to distribute the asset if you wanted to change it from a business asset to a personal asset. https://lnkd.in/e9f4SqES

Tomorrow is Election Day! I think all of us are happy that the day is finally here and the campaigning can stop. But with the big day finally here, we need to be prepared for potential reactions - from disappointment and decreased productivity to outright violence. Have you talked with your team about the possible scenarios that you could be facing? Kimberly DeCarrera sat down with Andrew Keshner of MarketWatch to discuss what smart businesses are doing in advance of the election.

It took less than a week for the trade groups to come for the FTC's Click to Cancel Rule. This is the rule that would make it easier for you to cancel recurring subscription services, like gym memberships, software subscriptions, and cable/internet services. The rule applies to both B2C and B2B transactions, since businesses have so many of these hard-to-cancel subscriptions like consumers do. But three trade groups, representing cable and internet, electronic security, and internet advertising companies, have filed a lawsuit in the 5th Circuit to block the rule. Stay tuned for more developments! https://lnkd.in/eYKZTzuM

We know that they are going after non-compete agreements. But do you know about the next kind of employment agreements that the NLRB has their eyes on? It's the Stay-or-Pay agreements. Think: education programs, moving costs, and even sign-on bonuses. Anything that a company agrees to pay to or for an employee in exchange for them staying with the company for a certain amount of time. And if the employee leaves, they have to repay it. Find out more ?? https://lnkd.in/eRt_dvFh Need help to see if your agreements would catch scrutiny from the NLRB? The Fractional General Counsel service is perfect for small and growing businesses that need help keeping track of these legal developments, reviewing employment agreements, and making changes to help minimize your risk. #EmploymentLaw #BusinessLaw #SmallBusiness

For those in the Southeast affected by Hurricane Helene, the IRS offers relief by delaying some of your tax deadlines. Kimberly DeCarrera recommends that if you can still file and pay according to the normal schedule that you do so. It reduces the risk of you missing documents or even deadlines. And will keep you on track for next year.