Rich Sierra

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

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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 subm...

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Rich Sierra

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Ep. 53 - Five Mistakes to Avoid When Buying a Business. 28.05.2024 32:26

Episode 53 Florida Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses five critical mistakes that business owners make when buying a business. You Can Reach Rich : Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL youtube.com/@RichardSierra twitter.com/Rich_Sierra Instagram: FSBLEGAL https://richsierra.com . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes...

Ep. 52 - First Year Recap! 21.05.2024 35:50

Episode 52 Florida Business Lawyer Rich Sierra celebrates his first year as host of the Business SOS! podcast and recaps highlights of prior shows and the various guests that participated in the show during the first year of the show. You Can Reach Rich : Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL youtube.com/@RichardSierra twitter.com/Rich...

Ep. 51 - Five Fatal Mistakes Business Owners Make in Contracts and Litigation 14.05.2024 33:24

Episode 51 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses five fatal mistakes business owners make in contracts and in lawsuits. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL 7. https://richsierra.com . Also, Business SOS! Eight Commo...

Ep. 50 - Non Competition Agreements now banned by the FTC 07.05.2024 29:28

Episode 50 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the new rule from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banning most Non-Competition Agreements. This is a very important episode if you have a non-compete agreement for your employees. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSier...

Ep. 49 - Independent Contractor Agreements: Why you should have one for your independent contractors 30.04.2024 27:36

Episode 49 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the importance of independent contractor agreements for small businesses. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL 7. https://richsierra.com . Also, Business SOS! Eight Co...

Ep. 48 - Employment Agreements: Why are they important to small business owners. 23.04.2024 33:16

Episode 48 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the importance of employment agreements for small businesses. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL 7. https://richsierra.com . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal M...

Ep. 47 - What is Arbitration? 16.04.2024 29:47

Episode 47 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the pros and cons of the arbitration process versus having the litigation be handled in state or federal court. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL 7. https://richsie...

Ep. 46 - What is the Fact Information Sheet Form 1.977(b) - Business 09.04.2024 19:34

Episode 46 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the Fact Information Sheet Form 1.977(b) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. This form list the required information and documents that a business judment debtor has to provide to a judment creditor after the judgment has been entered and the consequences of not providing the required information. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at...

Ep. 45 - What is the Fact Information Sheet Form 1.977(a) - Personal 02.04.2024 20:32

Episode 45 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses the Fact Information Sheet Form 1.977(a) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. This form list the required information and documents that an individual judment debtor has to provide to a judment creditor after the judgment has been entered and the consequences of not providing the required information. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email...

Ep. 44- How do I file a Small Claims lawsuit in Florida 26.03.2024 29:49

Episode 44 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses how you can file a lawsuit in Small Claims Court in Florida without an attorney. The link to the Self Help Section in Palm Beach County discussed in the program is https://www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/ . You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube...

Ep. 43 - Important Tips to Consider when reviewing or drafting a settlement agreement. 19.03.2024 20:22

Episode 43 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses important tips to consider when reviewing or drafting a settlement agreement. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Bu...

Ep. 42 - I'd Like become a shareholder in a privately own company. What should I do? 12.03.2024 26:39

Episode 42 Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses what factors to consider if you would like to join a company as a shareholder. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes B...

Ep. 41 - The importance of training employees to increase profits 05.03.2024 43:48

Episode 41 Special Guest: Glen Potter, Training Manager at the Westgate Resorts in Las Vegas, NV. Florida Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses with Glen Potter how propertly training employees can improve the profitability of a business. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierr...

Ep. 40 - Five Mistakes to Avoid in a Mediation Conference 27.02.2024 22:15

Episode 40 Florida Small Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses five mistakes to avoid in a mediation conference. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL . Also, Business SOS! Eight Common Legal Mistakes Business Owners Make and...

Ep. 39 - My Deposition is next week! What Should I do? 20.02.2024 31:09

Episode 39 Florida Small Business Attorney Rich Sierra discusses important tips to consider when preparing for a deposition testimony. You Can Reach Rich : Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL

Ep. 38 - The New Independent Contractor Rules from the US Department of Labor 13.02.2024 22:59

Ep. 37 - How can I get my tenants to pay on their commercial lease? 06.02.2024 24:56

Episode 37 Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses what remedies landlords of commercial properties have when a tenant does not pay the rent or does not fulfill the terms of the lease. You Can Reach Rich : 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: F...

Ep. 36 - I've Defaulted on my SBA COVID-19 EIDL and PPP Loans; what should I do? 30.01.2024 26:22

Episode 36 Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses some of the options that the Small Business Administration (SBA) offers to borrowers who fall behind on their COVID19- EIDL and PPP loans. For more information on these programs, here is the link https://www.sba.gov/article/2024/01/05/small-business-administration-announces-further-action-help-ppp-covid-eidl-borrowers. You Can Reach Ri...

Ep. 35 - I got served with a Supboena! What should I do? 23.01.2024 27:57

Episode 35 Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses what to do if you are served with a Subpoena to produce documents or a Subpoena to testify at a deposition or a trial. You Can Reach Rich: 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. https://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5. twitter.com/Rich_Sierra 6. Instagram: FSBLEGAL Also, Bu...

Ep. 34 - Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Requirements for Business Owners 16.01.2024 31:20

Episode 34 Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses the requirements by FinCEN, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the US Treasury. Effective January 1, 2024, most US businesses have to submit the Beneficial Ownership Information Report to FinCen. There are significant financial penalties, and even criminal penalties for failure to comply. Rich goes over the requirements to fil...

Ep. 33 - Don't Fall For Trucking Automation Business Scams 09.01.2024 28:07

Episode 33 Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra discusses the latest "trend" in online scams. This one deals with "trucking automation". What is it; how to recognize it; and more importantly, how to avoid getting caught into one. How You Can Reach Rich: 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSierra.com 2. http://www.floridasmallbusinesslegalcenter.com 3. FaceBook @ FSBLEGAL 4. youtube.com/@RichardSierra 5....

Ep. 32 - Help! I Wrecked My Case. 02.01.2024 30:30

Ep. 31 - Guests: Mike Sierra and Caroline Castille, owners of Emailonperformance.com and Flight Path Golf: What is Email on Performance and tips to small business owners who would like to use digital marketing to promote their businesses. 26.12.2023 39:05

Episode 31: Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra interviews Mike Sierra and Caroline Castille. These two successful entrepreneurs are partners in business and in life and share with us proven strategies to improve your digital marketing strategy and how a business can significantly improve its cash flow through an "Email On Performance" campaign. You can reach Mike and Caroline through https:...

Ep. 30 - Guests: Mike Sierra and Caroline Castille, owners of Emailonperformance.com and Flight Path Golf: The 10 Values of Successful Partnerships 19.12.2023 34:49

Episode 30: Florida Small Business Lawyer Rich Sierra interviews Mike Sierra and Caroline Castille. These two successful entrepreneurs are partners in business and in life and share with us what is their "secret" to a successful partnership. You can reach Mike and Caroline through https://emailonperformance.com/ and https://flightpathgolf.com/ . How You Can Reach Rich: 1. Via Email at Rich@RichSie...

Ep. 29 - Guest: Author and Talk Show Host Kate Delaney 12.12.2023 43:31

Episode 29. Florida Business Lawyer Rich Sierra interviews Kate Delaney, who is an award-winning National broadcast personality who has interviewed over 16,000 people, including US Presidents and countless of celebrities and sport legends in her twenty-years in her radio and television career. She won an Emmy for her special report on the AIDS epidemic in New Mexico and several Golden Mics for a s...