Flexibility & Experience Make Frias & Daisy, LLP Northern Virginia’s Premiere Business Law Firm

Navigating the complexities of business law on your own can be an intimidating prospect. Simply starting a business can be difficult enough (Should I incorporate? What’s an LLC? Or would an S-Corp be better suited to my needs?), and if you’re dealing with shareholders, venture capital, or government contracts, you definitely want to make sure that your business and your assets are protected.

There are many law firms throughout Northern Virginia that specialize in one aspect or another of general business law, but if you’re in need of a well-rounded boutique firm that handles everything from government contract law to construction law, government compliance and even estate planning, the experienced counsel of Frias & Daisy LLP are prepared to help.

Borne from the need for affordable and knowledgeable legal services specifically catered to Northern Virginia businesses (especially those contracted by the federal government), Frias & Daisy’s business contract and business law attorneys have the flexibility to meet the varying legal needs of your business.

In addition to assisting local Northern Virginia business owners with their business law requirements, Frias & Daisy also specializes in government contracting law. From bidding to contract completion and close-out, having professional and experienced legal counsel on your side can help assure that your project is completed smoothly.

Located in Reston, and serving the entire Northern Virginia region, Frias & Daisy’s team of business law, construction law and government compliance attorneys are standing by to assist your business.

Hunt Country Propane Provides Propane Delivery to Leesburg & Beyond

Do you own your propane tank? Did you even know that you might not? It’s not often talked about or realized, but most Leesburg propane customers don’t even own their own tank. During home construction, it’s a common practice that rather than purchase a propane tank, a contractor will accept a “free” tank from a propane company, with the caveat that the homeowner must then purchase all their propane from that supplier. It saves the contractor the expense of purchasing the tank, but none of those savings are passed on to families who end up stuck paying artificially inflated propane prices for years to come.

As a result of this practice, it’s not uncommon for a homeowner to be paying a much different price-per-gallon for propane than their neighbor, even if both tanks are owned and filled by the same propane company! Without needing to worry about competitors’ pricing, these propane companies can charge Leesburg residents practically any price they’d like. Even if you’ve “locked in” your pricing (through a company-offered “special deal”), how do you know how your price compares to other homes? What was the “special offer” presented to them?

Hunt Country Propane is a new, locally-owned Leesburg propane gas supplier determined to change the status quo when it comes to propane pricing. Put simply by Hunt Country Propane founder Dale Schulz, “Propane costs too much!”

Exposing the truth behind manipulative price gouging while offering a lower priced propane alternative to Leesburg residents is Hunt Country Propane’s mission. A membership with Hunt Country Propane includes many benefits, including honest & up-front pricing, online (or by phone) scheduling for propane delivery to Leesburg, and advice and assistance with buying your propane tank back from the company clutching it so tightly.

Offering propane delivery to Leesburg homes, businesses, farms, and even HOA’s, Hunt Country Propane is truly a propane company for the masses. Visit their website for more information about how you can take back control of filling your propane tank.

With fall in full swing and the winter months fast approaching, now is the time to start preparing your home or business for potential winter weather. Fortunately, there are numerous Northern Virginia home services companies that can help make your home or business winter-weather ready!

Stay warm with Climatic Heating & Cooling

Keep warm this fall and winter with Climatic Heating & Cooling, Northern Virginia’s top HVAC service and repair company! Climatic offers a full range of Gas furnaces as well as Oil furnaces that will keep you and your family warm and cozy this winter. Don’t forget to check out some of the great current specials too!

Winter Waterproofing with NV Waterproofing

Fall and winter often pose their own unique set of challenges for basement waterproofing in Northern Virginia. Fluctuating temperatures can go from hot to cold in the blink of an eye and instigate hosts of associated problems. As the temperatures rise and fall, cracks will grow as water freezes, and when the ice melts the expanded area will have more room for moisture to seep into. Other areas of concern include the hot air from heating systems that help facilitate mold and mildew. You can address these issues before winter hits by contacting NV Waterproofing today. Don’t let winter weather affect the health of your basement!

Fall cleaning with NOVA Junk

Spring cleaning? How about fall cleaning! When warm weather finally arrives next year, the last thing that you’ll want to worry about is clearing old junk from your property that has been sitting under a blanket of snow all winter long. Contact premier Northern Virginia junk removal services company NOVA Junk today and get your property properly cleared and organized for winter! NOVA Junk specializes in everything from Yard Refuse Removal to clearing out old Household items such as kitchen appliances, electronics and computers.

For more local businesses and services in Northern Virginia that can help get your home ready for the winter months, visit Nova @ Home today!

Here’s a quick Fall 2012 roundup of really interesting businesses in the Loudoun County and Northern Virginia supported by KME Internet Marketing and Fulcrum Marketing Group – local and regional businesses you’ve probably never heard about, with very unique, helpful products and services. This is a great time to write about them – waiting at Rebounderz trampoline park in Sterling, and headed towards a fun-filled fall weekend of @LoudounSoccer and the @NovaBrewfest!

Take a look, visit, or give them a call…

Ashburn sign language interpretation services and training at HIS Sign. HIS Sign is a full-service agency providing Ashburn with deaf interpreting services such as: In-Person Interpreting, Video Remote Interpreting, Sign Translation of Text, Oral Interpreting, Tactile Interpreting, Real-Time Captioning, ASL Classes, ADA Consulting. Truly a unique and important service for the regional deaf community.

Paxton Manor’s Shoktober features Leesburg VA’s only true haunted hause. Every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday night throughout the month of October, the Paxton Manor opens its doors to those who are brave enough to walk her halls and descend into the basement. There are three nightly haunts for you to explore: The Paxton Manor, The Funhouse, and The Haunted Well of Souls. For 90 years, the historic Paxton Campus has been providing underprivileged families and children with a safe environment. It is thier mission to support families and maximize the potential of children of all abilities so that they may thrive in the community.Under The Arc of Loudoun, a 501(c)3 organization, the Paxton Campus has opened a preschool and multiple programs to benefit families and individuals in our community.

Looking to organize that perfect family or business outing, party, festival, tour or other event in Loudoun County? Check with South Riding’s own Heidi Carlstadt at Forks, Corks and Kegs Loudoun County meetings, tours and events concierge. If you’re a business looking not only for event locations and help, but also for local Loudoun County commercial investment opportunities and properties, check in with our friends at the Loudoun Department of Economic Development.

Something feel out of kilter? Karen McPadden at Kinections Physical Therapy in Arlington: Kinections provides highly experienced outpatient physical therapy and personal training services in the convenience of your Arlington home, office, or in our clinic – i.e. House Calls! Specializing in post-surgical, sports, orthopedic, and neurological injuries. Book now for the holiday season…

For the upcoming holidays, consider an absolutely perfect, professional family portrait by the areas leading portrait photographer – Suna Lee Photography in McLean. Suna Lee is an award-winning, professional, and master portrait photographer, with over thirty-five years of expertise in lighting and camera angles in combination with her personal and creative style. Other services include framing, styling, photo restoration, and copy work.

It’s a little hard to notice on Rt. 50 near South Riding, but the Greenworks Landscape Design and Garden Center in Loudoun is huge, chock-filled with plants and landscaping materials, and staffed by oodles of professional, trained and friendly nursery professionals, designers and support staff. Get fall planting underway, and schedule winter cleanup and spring landscape design right now.

Right here in Loudoun, Ready Depot is one of the most successful national providers of emergency preparedness supplies online. Regardless of individual reasons for visiting Ready Depot, they pledge to consistently deliver shelf-stable foods for long-term storage, MREs, freeze-dried and canned Foods, first-aid kits, and emergency preparedness products, including outdoor tools, etc., at the best value possible.

Hunt Country Propane is a brand new business specializing in delivering fast, affordable Loudoun propane supplies to individuals and businesses throughout our Hunt Country region (Loudoun, Fauquier, Clarke & Western Prince William Counties, plus Middleburg, Purcellville, Leesburg, etc.) By providing the most affordable propane in the area, they are doing everything they can to protect locally-owned businesses, farm owners, and families from typical price-gauging found in many Northern Virginia areas. Local propane for less!

Find more local business ideas, services and products for your home – at NovaAtHome.com.

Looking for a way to steer clear of cavities and improve your overall dental care routine? In addition to regular visits to your Northern Virginia dentist in Arlington, Purcellville (Loudoun County) or elsewhere, research done at the Sahlgrenska Academy of the University of Gothenburg in Sweden suggests that simply massaging high-fluoride toothpaste onto your teeth after lunch may provide up to four times better protection and an easy way of giving teeth a daily “third shot” of dental-protection. In the study of 16 volunteers, dental researcher Anna Nordstrom discovered that the “massage method proved to be at least as effective as a third brushing in increasing the amount of fluoride in the mouth”. Ms. Nordstrom notes however that even though the importance of brushing with high-fluoride toothpaste has played a major role in promoting dental care, this new method should not replace brushing teeth morning and evening, and that “it’s an extra” in one’s overall dental-routine.

Looking for other techniques to enhance and improve your daily dental regimen? Arlington dentists at CNS Dental in Arlington, Virginia specializes in general dental care, cosmetic dentistry, pain-free dentistry, and Invisvalign services and treatments. Dr. Cara Shantz and her highly-experienced practice staff are committed to providing personalized dental service and custom treatment plans that allow you to enjoy the best in customer-service and dental care that Northern Virginia has to offer. With a state-of-the –art office fitted in the latest dental technology, CNS Dental (a very conveniently-located Arlington dentist at 3650 South Glebe Rd) aims to create a very positive experience where patients are educated and play an active role in their dental care. Contact a dentist in Arlington VA today for online appointments, or call CNS Dental at 703-304-3881. Make your next Northern Virginia dental visit something to smile about – and don’t forget to massage your teeth!

For those not in the Arlington area, Loudoun Dental Smiles in Leesburg offers cosmetic and family dental services that also cater to all of your Northern Virginia dental needs. Dr. Sandra Varney and Dr. Bob Leipzig’s over 60 years-combined Leesburg, Reston and Purcellville dental services experience and passion for dentistry provides for an exceptional customer experience in a setting that features the most-advanced dental technology and resources. For more information, be sure to book a Purcellville dental appointment at Loudoun Dental Smiles today – call at 703-779-7779.

Here’s a note from the organizers of the Northern Virginia Business Expo, Northern Virginia’s largest and most successful Fairfax community business networking forum…

The Next NOVA Business EXPO – Friday, May 18th, 2012 at The Waterford!

The NOVA Business EXPO

Join a timely gathering of Fairfax, Loudoun and Northern Virginia’s most interesting and successful local businesses and business leaders for this valuable Dulles regional networking and business development event. Experience over 100 exhibitors and sponsors, onsite catering and door prizes, social media and marketing seminars. Opening remarks and leadership address by Gerald Gordon, President and CEO of the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority and Kristina Bouweiri, President and CEO of Reston Limousine.

This is THE local business networking event this holiday season in the Dulles region – sign up early as a visitor or sponsor!

Friday, December 2nd, 2011, 08:00am- 01:00 pm
NORTHERN VIRGINIA SPORTSPLEX (Formerly Hoop Magic)
14810 Murdock Street Chantilly, VA 20151-1018
More Info and Registration at: www.ultimatenovabizexpo.com

You want to grow your business – to do that you DO need some tools. This EXPO is designed to be one of the best and most productive tools around!

“We just wanted to thank you putting on the Ultimate NOVA BUSINESS Expo. The show turned out to be a great event for us! We made several sales and appointments, and also were able to create and establish several professional partnerships with other companies. It turned out to be a very productive show for us. Thank you very much!” M.B.

Register today to visit the EXPO, and network with our broad, diverse and accomplished local and DC regional business community…knock a few items off the holiday gift list, as well!

For more details on sponsorships/exhibitors reservation, email to basilelemba@yahoo.com or call (703) 359-5642.

Events Schedule:

7:30 – 8:15am “Introduction to Engagement Marketing & Social Media” – Gina Watkins, Constant Contact
7:30 – 8:00 Networking reception (exhibitors only)
8:00 Doors Open!
8:00 – 8:30 Registration, Exhibit and Networking
8:30 – 8:50 Introductions, keynote speaking and ribbon-cutting
8:50 – 12: 15pm Exhibit and Networking
12:15 – 12:45 One-on-One Networking
12:45 – 1:00 Door prizes session and farewell remarks
1:00 – 2:30 “Social Media Made Easier” Seminar by Gina Watkins (optional, with lunch for attendees/Must register)

We ask each attendee to bring one or more unwrapped toys as we would like to lighten up the Holiday Season of underprivileged children. These toys will be received and distributed by Reston Interfaith, Inc.

Booths are now on sale! Call (703) 359-5642 or e-mail to basilelemba@yahoo.com to reserve – discounts are available for early registrants. Only 3 companies per local industry segment.

Looking forward to seeing you there, and then seeing your dramatically increased DC and Northern Virginia business SUCCESS in 2012 and beyond!

MEDIA SPONSORS:

Photography:
Elza Daniel from ELZA PHOTOGRAPHY

Business Event Promotion:
KME Internet Marketing – DC and Northern Virginia Digital Interactive Marketing, Social Media

Mark Barreres – Affordable SEO Marketing, by WebPromotion.com

Materials Graphic Design:
Steve Keen www.keenmethod.com

Here are some excerpts from the article “Social Life”, by Hannah Hager, in the newly-released NOVAEXEC Magazine – by Times Community Media. Hyperlinks are added for additional information in this article.

“Don’t block Facebook or Twitter from your employees. If you do, your company could be missing out on a mass of lead-generating sources that it could never reach through traditional advertising and marketing efforts. Not to mention, your employees will just access these social media on their smartphones.”

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Execute a marketing strategy

Ted McLaughlan, chief executive officer (NOVABIZNEWS note – currently Chief Technical/Marketing Advisor) of KME Internet Marketing and the director of technology solutions at Navigation Arts in McLean, asserts that many businesses biggest fears with joining the social media world are opening up a dialogue to the public. “The number one biggest fear is that they are going to say the wrong thing,” McLaughlan said. McLaughlan understands the risk of opening your business up to the Internet world. That’s why he suggests establishing a risk mitigation strategy beforehand. Provide your social media manager – someone who will most likely already be a savvy social media expert in their personal life – with guidance and direction. Create a policy to insure you have the right people saying the right things on your social media, he says. The governing of most good websites comes from the same department within your company, and your social media should be handled the same way, he said. Your policy should also include what content can be put on the site and identify the employees who are allowed to handle it. Social media should be handled through a small, core group of people so the message remains clear.”

…read more about Northern Virginia Social Media for Business at http://novaexec.com…

…more information about Interactive Digital Social Media Governance 2.0 by Ted McLaughlan.

Be sure to check out this incredible group of Northern Virginia businesses in the new year, providing all sorts of products and services for your family and home – Northern Virginia business leaders making a difference and setting the professional standards for the economic recovery in the coming year!

Northern Virginia Business Leaders.

Following is a select list of businesses and service providers associated with the DC and Northern Virginia business community, whom we highly recommend as superior service providers, contributors to this site and other Northern Virginia business community initiatives: