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Business Owners Must Take Risks

April 28, 2017

Lawyers want to control risk. We learn to minimize it for our clients, and many law firms advise clients to avoid risks. But a tension exists because we all know that, inherently, nearly every business transaction is risky. That’s why we take a slightly different view at the R. Shawn McBride Law Firm. Our approach is: Does the client understand the risks involved to be able to make an informed decision?

Business owners must take risks. If you own a business and you want it to grow, you have to do things that other owners don’t.… Read the rest

Why I’m Not Upset When Partnerships Don’t Happen

April 20, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: Why I’m Not Upset When Partnerships Don’t Happen.

He the reasons why I am not upset when partnerships don’t happen is sometimes it’s better to fail early in the process. As a business lawyer (www.mcbrideattorneys.com) and later a business strategist (www.mcbrideforbusiness.com) I work hard to make my clients succeed.

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Empower Your Employees To Fuel Your Growth

April 19, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: Empower Your Employees To Fuel Your Growth.

He discusses how unfortunately, many companies are afraid to empower their employees. They may not do the things they need to do to let those employees have the careers and the lives they love because the employer’s afraid. 

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Cross Pollination: Don't Limit Yourself

April 18, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: Cross Pollination:  Don’t Limit Yourself.

He examines how some regions are better at manufacturing, some regions are better at capital formation, some regions are better at fostering start-up companies and some regions are better for Fortune 500 companies.

You can see the full article here.

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True Client Attraction vs. Forced Marketing

April 17, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: True Client Attraction vs. Forced Marketing.

He examines the fine line out there between getting highly motivated customers that want to come to you and forcing people into your funnel.

You can see the full article here.

About the Author

R. Shawn McBride — R. Shawn McBride is the Managing Member of The R. Shawn McBride Law Firm, PLLC. … Read the rest

"Am I Making a Business Blunder?"

April 14, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: “Am I Making a Business Blunder?”

He examines how he was recently invited to be on Engel Jones’ podcast, Twelve Minute Conversations (www.twelveminuteconvos.com/). You see, Engel is working to set a world record for the most number of podcasts in a 90-day period. 

You can see the full article here.

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We Can Do More Together Than We Can Do Alone

April 13, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: We Can Do More Together Than We Can Do Alone.

He shares how he recently attended Heroic Public Speaking (www.heroicpublicspeaking.com/), hosted by Michael Port. The conference focused on speaking, but there was a lot of discussion of business. The business of speaking, but also the business of business.

You can see the full article here.

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Brazilian Soccer Team Dies In Plane Crash: Business Lessons

April 12, 2017

R. Shawn McBride recently published an article to the McBride For Business Blog on a topic that might be of interest: Brazilian Soccer Team Dies In Plane Crash:  Business Lessons.

He the effects of the Brazilian soccer team plane crash on business. The important thing is, we never know when an unexpected event will happen.

You can see the full article here.

This posting is intended to be a tool to familiarize readers with some of the issues discussed herein. … Read the rest

All postings are intended to be planning tools to familiarize readers with some of the high-level issues discussed therein. No posting is intended to be a comprehensive discussion and additional details should be discussed with your transaction planners including attorneys, accountants, consultants, bankers and other business planners who can provide advice for your circumstances. This article should not be treated as legal advice to any person or entity.


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