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Business School or Law School – Which is Better?
It has been five years since I graduated from law school, and during this time, the two most frequently asked questions I have received from strangers and acquaintances are:(1) questions about how to deal with traffic tickets, and
(2) questions about whether their teenage children should go to law school.
Mercifully, this essay is devoted to answering only the second set of questions.
There are many misconceptions about lawyers – some good, some not so nice (as evidenced by the global popularity of lawyer jokes). One of the leading sources of misinformation about lawyers is the film industry, which gives the impression that lawyers spend most of their time in the courtroom, giving passionate speeches and leaving high-drama in their wake. As it turns out, many – if not most – lawyers never set foot in a courtroom, focusing instead on facilitating business transactions, often in ordinary corporate settings.
The close connection between law and business influences the advice that I give to people who ask whether their teenage children should go to law school. And here is what I tell them: …
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Marketing Your Business Through Community Service
Raj Singh, freelance writer and founder of Capital Idea Network, explains how partnering with charities and performing community service can help you enhance your business reputation and gain free marketing and promotion in the media.
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How-to: Choose a Copywriter for Your Marketing Success
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What is copywriting? What is it important to your marketing? How do you find a copywriter that’s a good fit for your business? Lisa Manyon, a Copywriting Strategist, blogger and author, explains three key steps you need to take to ensure you’re making the best investment for your business when choosing which copywriter you’ll work with.
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7 Tips to Stand Out in the Masculine World of Commerce
Sarah Grace V. Villaflor, relationship manager of Nanostyle, gives 7 tips for career advancement in the business world. If you’re facing an old-boys club, you can still stand out and excel on your own merits. Sarah’s tips include things like developing your strengths, showing people what you’re worth, and listening to your intuition.
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5 Tips on Running a Family Business
Neata Auttapong Goutier moved to Canada in 2004 and within a year had opened her first spa. She now has multiple locations that employs three family members. Neata shares how she started, and provides five important lessons she’s learned about running a family business.
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Smart Ways to Promote Your Business For Free
Want to promote your business for free? Dunya Carter, a marketing consultant from Australia, shares her tips for using social media to promote your business yourself, for free or nearly free. Read on to find out the three keys to successful (free) business promotions.
