Business Basics

February 2005


In this Issue
Joke of the Month
Networking Opportunity
Business Tip of the Month
Business News
Free Initial Consultation
Healing Hands
List of Services

About Us
Andrew Traub Attorney Lawyer Austin, Texas
The Traub Law Office is a Full Service Law Firm located at 8601 RR 2222.
Andrew Traub is my name, and I want to help you and your business. Call me at 343-2572 or email me.

Free Initial Consultation
Did you know that the Traub Law Office offers a free initial consultation?
Part of my dedication to my clients is ensuring that there is a good fit between you and I. The purpose of the free initial consultation is for you to tell your story, learn about me, and then we can decide whether we would work well together. There is no obligation on your part, so why not schedule a free initial consultation today?

Joke of the Month
A guy walked into a post office one day to see an overweight, middle-aged, bald man standing at the counter methodically placing "love" stamps on a huge stack of bright pink envelopes covered in hearts. The man then took out a perfume bottle and spritzed each envelope. His curiosity getting the better of him, the guy asked the man what he was doing.
The man said, "I'm sending out 1,000 Valentine cards signed 'Guess who?'"
"But why would you do that?"
"I'm a divorce lawyer," the man replied.

Networking Opportunity
IF you are looking for an affordable, efficient opportunity to grow your business, then I would encourage you to come to Dave & Busters tomorrow at 11:30 a.m. for the LoneStar Referral Group.
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 Business Tips
Ways to Keep your Selling Skills Sharp
  1. Start a personal library
  2. Subscribe to at least one well-respected general business magazine and the most respected journal in your industry.
  3. Set aside three hours a week for reading
  4. Play audiotapes or CD versions of books in your car
  5. Carry learning materials in your briefcase
  6. Join a sales association group
  7. Keep an open mind
  8. Hire a personal coach
  9. Attend at least one personal development seminar every year
The will to succeed is important, but what's more important is the will to prepare. - Bobby Knight

 News
Non-Disclosure Agreements
Proprietary information, such as confidential business information, trade secrets, and intellectual property, may be worth millions of dollars. Public exposure or use by others may potentially dilute or destroy the value of such information. Nevertheless, at times, necessity requires businesses to reveal proprietary information to others. To ensure that the information revealed remains confidential and shielded from the public or competitors, a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) can be a useful device to ensure such protection.
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Protection and Remedies for Unfair Competition
Most of the time, the name or product of a business is legally protected from being usurped by a competing company. In addition to federal law, some states have laws that protect trademarks, copyrights, and patents, as well as names and descriptive words, against "unfair competition."
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Business of the Month
As owners of a small business, you know how stressful the average day can be! Massage Therapy is now widely recognized as a valuable tool in reducing stress related symptoms. Massage therapy is an excellent adjunct to your wellness plan. In addition to relaxing tight muscles to reduce pain and stiffness, regularly scheduled massage increases circulation, reduces digestive issues and boosts the immune system. Because it is also a well received gift, Massage Therapy is becoming a popular choice to reward employees and clients. In fact, an increasing number of corporations and small businesses have found on-site massage to be a low-cost benefit with high payoff. Regular massage for the employees has been found to significantly reduce headaches, back strain, shoulder/neck pain and carpal tunnel syndrome symptoms. Employers have found the benefits of providing on-site massage include increased productivity and employee retention. Healing TOUCH Therapies, Inc., haa many massage packages to choose from.
Contact Stacey Lemire, RMT, MTI, CE Provider or Tom Lemire, RMT via phone at (512) 388-2243 or visit their website.
Services Offered by the Traub Law Office

Here is a partial list of the services we offer:
  • Entity Formation: Limited Liability Companies, Corporations, Limited Partnerships, etc.
  • Buy-Sell Agreements
  • Debt Collection
  • Employee Non-Compete Agreements
  • Sales Agreements
  • Contract Reviews
  • Contract Creation
P.S. My business is completely by referrals so if you know of someone who is in need of legal assistance, please send them my way. You have my promise I will provide excellent service!

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This newsletter is designed for general information only. The information presented in this newsletter should not be construed to be formal legal advice nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship.
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