How to avoid making costly mistakes in your business and avoid huge lawyer's fees: The Legal Hotline
Every business needs a lawyer. Not every business can afford one. That's because lawyers usually charge on an hourly rate of between $150-$350. If you are starting up in business, even the simplest job can fall outside your budget. So you go without that crucial advice - then later comes financial disaster. You are caught in a Catch 22.Don't get caught in a Catch 22
There are many lessons to be learned in the first few years of business and mistakes will be made. You can minimise those mistakes by belonging to my Legal Hotline. With this service I will be on call for you to answer your legal questions and guide you through setting up and managing your business.Common questions include:
- Do I need to set up a company and how do I do it?
- Do I need an agreement with my business partners?
- How much do I spend protecting my IP?
- Do I need to employ staff, how do I do it and what if it doesn't work out?
- What do I put in my terms of business?
- What is the best way of recovering a trade debt?
The answers will vary depending on your business
The answers to these type of questions varies depending on your business and what you are trying to achieve. That's why you need tailored advice. But most lawyers don't like giving that advice because they don't have the fee structure to accommodate it: either you become a nuisance (and you soon know when that happens) or the clock starts ticking every time you pick up the phone and you end up with a bill you can't afford.It doesn't work like that with The Legal Hotline.
A yearly fee for expert advice
With The Legal Hotline you pay a yearly fee and not by the 6 minute unit. That means you know in advance how much you are going to spend. The only time you end up paying more is when you engage me on a specific project or end up buying one of my products.And the best bit is that the yearly fee is only $450 + GST.
What if you never call me?
Each member's usage of the service will vary and there may be some who hardly ring me at all. If you end up being one of those people you will still get value from the service. That's because as a member you get access to my monthly bulletin full of legal advice, access to a special section of this website which contains resource material and special reports not available to anyone else without paying.But that's not all
When you sign up for your first year of membership you also get the following bonuses:| Bonus 1: The Small Business Dismissal Manual: How to fire the employee that doesn't want to go - your step by step guide to how to dismiss staff, including a CD of precedent materials. (Value = $225 + GST) |  |
| Bonus 2: The IEA Diagnostic - send your employment agreement to me for a free health check. You will receive a comprehensive report on whether your agreement is legally compliant and whether it can be improved. (Value = $150 + GST) |  |
| Bonus 3: How to choose the right candidate for the right job- listen to this interview with Brian Noble of Achievement Discoveries on how to accurately predict whether an job candidate will fit the job advertised. (Value = $30 + GST) |  |
| Bonus 4: How to save time short listing your job applicants by using numerology - listen to this interview with world famous numerologist Peter Vaughan on how numerology can help you reduce your list of job applicants down to a more manageable number (Value = $30 + GST) |  |
| Bonus 5: The Dos and Don'ts of Video Surveillance in the Workplace - a must have special report for business owners who use video surveillance equipment in their workplace. Don't get caught out by employment and privacy legislation. Includes precedent video surveillance policy (Value = $75 + GST) |  |
| Bonus 6: How to choose the right employment agreement for your employees - this special report explains the different types of employment agreement and how to choose the right one for your staff. Choosing the wrong one can lead to financial disaster so this is a must read for any employer. (Value = $75 + GST) |  |
So, that's $585 + GST worth of product for just $450 + GST and you haven't event picked up the telephone yet to speak to me. Plus, the service comes with a guarantee.
You will always be able to get hold of me
We have all heard stories or experienced lawyers being difficult to get hold of or not returning calls. With The Approachable Hotline service I guarantee that I will always return your call within 24 hours unless I am overseas or on holiday (in which case I will let you know in advance)The ability to get hold of me is what some clients really value about The Legal Hotline:
When I ring Michael I always know I am going to get hold him or have my call returned within 24 hours. He is always willing to spend the time to understand the problem so I never feel awkward calling him. He has even advised my sitting in a tin boat in the middle of the Tamaki River - I could hear the churn of the engine and his rowing crews in the background! Garth Buxton - Fahey Fence Hire
No question too simple or difficult
Some people feeling awkward asking questions because they fear the answer may be too obvious or difficult. With my hotline service no question is too easy or difficult and I won't make you feel inadequate asking me: that's why they call me the Approachable Lawyer. I want you to feel comfortable using me as your legal mentor.Sign up today
To sign up simply complete the online form below - it is that easy. You will then be directed to a page with instructions on how to collect your bonuses and payment instructions.Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about The Legal Hotline service which I haven't answered on this page then please feel free to ask either by calling me (09 358 2725) or completing the online form below.Regards,
Michael Smyth LLb. (Hons.), Dip, Cert
The Approachable Lawyer
Ps. Membership costs less than a weekend at the Hilton Hotel!!
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