This feature originally appeared in the January 19th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: What can I do in the New Year to improve revenue? Advice: As the economy improves, the chances of collecting on bad debt or old accounts receivable increases. Many account debtors will be sitting on ad Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the December 15th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: As a small business owner, I am wary of extending credit to certain customers, but my business depends on it. How can I offer credit to customers, while still protecting my interests?  Advice: Ther Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the November 17th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times.  Q. How do I sell my property but maintain my mineral rights? Advice: The first step is to understand and utilize the correct terminology. The terms “minerals” and “oil and gas” are often used in Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the October 27th edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: My company (or an employee of my company) was just served with a subpoena in a lawsuit that we are not a party to. Why did we receive this and what should we do next? Advice: If you or your company ha Continue reading →

This feature originally appeared in the September 22nd edition of the Pittsburgh Business Times. Q: When a customer has not been making payments, should I consider a “workout”?  Advice: A “workout” is a mutually negotiated legal arrangement, signed by both creditor and debtor, in w Continue reading →