Being in Practice for 20 years

Hey,  you feel it when you are getting old. Just turned 49 a few days ago.

Also realised that on 3 March 2010 I have been practising for over 20 years.

That is a long time in dog years.

Pierre, a lawyer in my practice ( I am his mentor) bought me and the rest of the staff a cake to celebrate. Nice touch.

So, do I feel like an old dog when it comes to the law. Happily, no. Each day of my practice brings me a new challenge. I am always amazed at the myriad of problems my clients face and how I try to solve them. The practice of law is always interesting when you like to help people. I guess that has always been the reason why I love the law. I am always solving problems for my clients.

So other than having 2 great kids and a beautiful and loving wife, what else can I be grateful for?

Lots.

I am grateful for :

(a)  great staff that enjoy working at Tan and Tan Lawyers

(b) clients that appreciate the work we do

(c) enjoying my work every day

(d) the ability to play golf every Thursday.

By the way, Tan and Tan Lawyers are moving to 6/78 Terrace Rd, East Perth as soon as my builder finishes the fit out.

I am going to be very proud of the new office and look forward to welcoming you all to the new office.



Till I blog again, have a good night.

Twenty years anniversary as a Lawyer

Dear Readers

I was just looking through my legal records and chanced upon my date of admission as a lawyer in Perth WA.
I was admitted to practice in Perth on 2/3/1990. My god , that has been a full 20 years as a lawyer in Perth.

Podcasting news

Dear Readers,

Recently I was interviewed by the owners of MultiMediaInstitute.com. They were interested in how I have used podcasting as a medium for advertising. The MultiMediaInstitute.com specialises in the use of different media for marketing. Podcasting is one media area that has grown substantially in Australia.

I have been podcasting for a few months and always enjoy recording legal issues for my listeners.

Please view the video at your leisure


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgeV82uQStY&feature=player_embedded

Reducing your tax with a Self Managed Superfund and Property purchase.

Dear Readers

Welcome to the first blog of the year 2010.

Last year was an eventful one with lots of changes at Tan and Tan Lawyers.

I was able to set up a self managed super fund for investment purposes. This was achieved with the help of my financial planner, Paula Garnham, my accountants and my business mentor.

Paula was instrumental in helping me to set up the fund and eventually selling my current office to the self managed super fund.

The sweetest deal was the fact that I paid $20 nominal stamp duty to transfer my office from my name to my self managed super fund.

I have used the proceeds of sale to now purchase a new office at Terrace Rd, Perth. 

The Terrace Rd property is now in the process of renovations and I am all excited about the eventual move.

I would like to invite my readers to listen to the podcast I made with Paula regarding self managed super funds.

Please visit :

http://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/tan/podcast/Perth_Asian_Lawyer_Podcast_-_Ep7_SuperFund%282%29.mp3

I am sure you will find the podcast interesting and it will definitely save you some tax dollars.

It is also the Chinese New Year today and for the next 12 days.

We managed to get the Lion Dancers at the current office as our usual custom.

 

The Lion at the current office picking up the lucky lettuce and angpow.

The three lions prancing outside the new office at Terrace Rd, Perth.

Christmas and New Year Greetings 2009

To all my readers, clients and friends:

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a fabulous New year.

2009 has been a trying year for some.

It has been a good year for Tan and Tan Lawyers as we have done all we can to weather the unspoken recession.

2010 promises to be a better year.

Do take care and wish and work for the best

E-Commerce and you

Dear Readers

I was recently asked by the Perth Woman magazine to write my bi-monthly article based on the word "E". I decided that E-Commerce was the most relevant topic of the day. In our daily lives now, we deal with the internet and transact our lifestyles using the world wide web.

There are many things to be wary about in the way we use the internet. I hope the article from the Perth Woman magazine may give some pointers to my readers.

What to do before you put in an offer to buy a business

Dear Readers

I have been writing in my blog about going into business. There are so many potholes you can step into if you are not careful. Tan and Tan Lawyers have been advising clients on their business purchases for many years.

My greatest joy is seeing a client who is about to go from being employed to being self employed. I love coaching them in the right way to buy a business and what to look out for.

I had a chance to make a podcast with my business coach, Jeff Miles yesterday. Yes, I have had a business coach for the last 2 years and it has helped me improve my business tenfolds.

Reading books like E-Myth Revisited also helps.

For those who do not like reading, have a listen to my latest podcast at:

http://www.tanandtanlawyers.com/podcast/Perth_Asian_Lawyer_Podcast_-_Ep5_Buying_and_selling_a_business.mp3




Some of the issues raised include:

(a) what terms and conditions to include in your offer.
(b) what is the due diligence process.
(c) what can go wrong if the offer is not drafted properly.

Do send me an email if you have any questions.

Remember , at Tan and Tan Lawyers, we protect your interest and save you money.