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Start:ME Spotlight:
Roxann Smithers
Organization
Smithers + Ume-Nwagbo, LLC
Community
Southside
Bio
Roxann is praticing attorney with strong expierence in construction, commerical litigation, premise liability, contract review and negotiation, and general counsel services.
Your favorite part of Start:ME so far?
"I enjoy the encouraging but challenging nature of everyone involved."
I enjoy the encouraging but challenging nature of everyone involved. The goal is not just to make people feel good. The goal is to cultivate sustainable businesses, empower people, and equip their communities.
How has Start:ME influence your own work as a business owner?
"I am looking at how the lessons apply to our business and how we can grow and improve our management."
As a business owner myself, I am looking at how the lessons apply to our business and how we can grow and improve our management. Everyone has something they can learn or do better.
What are your the 3 legal issues that small businesses should think about?
1. Confirm business agreements in writing 2. Cutting legal corners now can cost a lot 3. Google... does not replace experienced professional advice
1. Small businesses should be sure to confirm business agreements in writing--agreements amongst business owners, agreements with customers, and agreements with vendors/suppliers. 2. Cutting legal corners now can cost a lot more down the road--either in increased liability or lost opportunities. 3. A Google search does not replace experienced professional advice.
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