The Four Mistakes
Avoiding the Legal Landmines that Lead to Business Disaster
- 256 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
The Four Mistakes
Avoiding the Legal Landmines that Lead to Business Disaster
About This Book
"[T]his book willâŚprovide substantial advantages for business owners, executives and managers seeking a competitive edge. Much of the information and strategiesâŚcan be utilized not only as a shield, but also as a sword." â Michael G. Trachtman, Esq.
According to a 2007 "Litigation Trends Survey"
- Of the smallest companies surveyed, 17% had at least one lawsuit where $20 million or more was claimed
- Among mid-sized companies, 98% had from one to twenty $20 million lawsuits
Lawsuits destroy companies and careersâbut with a little forethought, they CAN be prevented. Attorney Michael Trachtman provides a lively and clear guide to the four most common legal mistakes made by business owners, executives, and employeesâerrors that can lead to loss of money, creative capitalâŚor worse. Each chapter examines one of the mistakes through the dramatic story of a fictional lawsuit, along with tangible advice on avoiding the problem. Trachtman even reveals how to take advantage of a competitor's mistakes and turn their unmanaged risks into opportunities.
THE FOUR MISTAKES:
Mistake One: Losing the Documentation War
Mistake Two: Losing the Employee versus Employer War
Mistake Three: Giving Away the Secrets of Your Success
Mistake Four: Climbing Mountains that Should Have Been Molehills, Fighting Battles That Don't Have to be Fought
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Authorâs note
- Introduction: âI Was Doing Great. How Could this Happen?â
- Chapter One: The First Mistake: Losing the Documentation War
- Chapter Two: The Second Mistake: Losing the Employee vs. Employer War
- Chapter Three: The Third Mistake: Giving Away the Secrets of Your Success
- Chapter Four: The Fourth Mistake: Climbing Mountains that Should Have Been Molehills, Fighting Battles that Donât Have to Be Fought
- Acknowledgments