Tag: business law

How to Get the Best Out of Your Business Meeting

Posted by WFG – June 17, 2011

A lot of the time business meetings are drawn out and boring. Many of the people lose interest and the important information is forgotten. Only call a meeting when it’s vital so that it becomes a more significant activity.

Start by working out if you really need to call a meeting. If the issue can be resolved with a conference call or simply talking to an individual employee this might be the best option. You may need more than one staff member but try to keep the numbers low as too many people in the same room may cause their attention to waver.

The meeting could be on business law, or what was on TV last night, but whatever it is, set times for when it begins and ends. A proper agenda should be planned and the goal of the meeting should be met. The agenda should be sent around the office so that everyone knows what time to attend.

Start the meeting with an easy topic. This will help ease into the more complicated, thornier issues. Each subject should receive a specific amount of time so that discussions can follow. Involving more than just the speaker will keep the meeting from getting stale.

For more information and business ideas contact the Winflow Financial Group.

Toronto Business Law

Posted by WFG – June 15, 2011

Finding the right business lawyer in Toronto can be a difficult task. It’s a large city with a wide range of law firms hoping to make you their next client. So who should you choose and why?

Adair Morse LLP

Adair Morse LLP is one of Canada’s leading law firms. It’s lead by two of the most respected members of the industry, Geoff Adair and Jerome Morse, and focuses on a wide range of different practices. They own a team of twenty lawyers dedicated to understanding your position and exercise the correct judgment to completing your case.

Torys LLP

Another well respected legal firm in Toronto is Torys LLP. They also have offices in New York and Calgary having expanded in 2011. They were founded by John Tory in 1941 and have continued to rise as a firm ever since. The firm still has members of the original founding family within their Counsel and Chair emeritus.

Lerners LLP

This law firm has over 100 lawyers representing a wide range of issues including class actions, construction law, employment law and business law. As one of the largest firms in the city they can help with your case and find an appropriate lawyer that caters for your needs.

For more information on business law in Toronto speak to the Winflow Financial Group.

Choosing the Right Lawyer for Your Business

Posted by Winflow – June 8, 2011

It is a very wise move to hire a business attorney if you currently own and operate a small business. Hiring a lawyer will help you avoid legal mistakes that could end up costing you. Choosing the right lawyer for your small business is the difficult part. Not only do have to think about what traits you want your ideal lawyer to have but you also have to think about which type of lawyer to hire. Some different types of business lawyers include:

  • A general business lawyer. Depending on your business needs, hiring a general business lawyer can be more cost effective than hiring someone who has specialized in a certain aspect of business law. These types of lawyers can assist with business structure, contract review and help you avoid legal trouble.
  • A specialized business lawyer. Examples of specialized business law include incorporation and merger laws. If your company has very specific needs, hiring these types of lawyers may save you money.
  • A small law firm. These firms are more customer-based and are quite effective in handling general company needs.
  • A large law firm. Larger firms are more likely to have specialized business lawyers which can be important to a company when it starts to grow.

If you need help determining what type of representation is right for you, contact the Winflow Financial Group. We can be reached by phone at 1.800.956.6897 or through email at info@winflowfinancial.com