A lot of small businesses are entering the social media game. I discussed how you can leverage social media in your business, and I encourage you to get going. Well, Business Pundit blog produced this great infographic that shows how small businesses use social media. It’s quite informative, and just gives an example of why… Continue Reading
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The Importance of Pre-Lien Notices
If you’re an Oklahoma contractor, you must be aware of the pre-lien notice requirements of 42 O.S. 142.6. I’ve talked about this statute before, when I directed some general comments about mechanics liens. However, the Oklahoma Court of Civil Appeals recently emphasized the importance of pre-lien notices when you’re seeking to file a materialman’s lien…. Continue Reading
Arbitration Is Not Mandatory In Oklahoma, Almost
The Oklahoma Supreme Court released Harris v. David Stanley Chevrolet, Inc., 2012 OK 9, which addresses the issue of whether an arbitration clause in a new vehicle purchase also applies to a separate purchase of a GAP insurance insurance policy. The Supreme Court’s answer: no, because the two transactions were separate and the vehicle purchase… Continue Reading
E-lect-shun Day!
It’s your duty as a pure-blooded, half-bred, immigrant, American to vote. We’ve heard the mantra time and time again. We recognize the importance, and yet, some of us choose not to. It’s certainly important for you to discover what the issues are, and where you stand on them. There’s a big battle in California over… Continue Reading
Credit Cards and Bailouts
I wish we were getting another stimulus check like last year. I've racked up a little consumer credit card debt, and I'd like to apply some of those funds to the balance. That's not going to happen though, and so I must resign myself to the fact that I'll be in the same position as… Continue Reading
Significance of SOPA
Wikipedia has started a revolution against the Stop Online Piracy Act, or SOPA (here’s the EFF’s take) (it’s Senate sister is PIPA), that is making it’s way through the United States Congress. In protest of the legislation, Wikipedia’s English site is “blacked out” for 24 hours today. This is significant, especially considering the impact of Wikipedia and its contributions… Continue Reading
This Never Happens
Today’s Dilbert comic strip just made me laugh. Unfortunately, these kind of settlements never happen. Even when the company is disgustingly wrong, they manage to fight…. Continue Reading
“I Have The Pleasure to Present the Moral Leader of Our Nation”
Today is a monumental day that recognizes the achievements and contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. I can’t help but think that the people who were assassinated over time weren’t accomplishing some good. I encourage you to take a minute and visit thekingcenter.org to learn about this Great American…. Continue Reading