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Impressively informed and informative, thoroughly ‘reader friendly’ in organization and presentation, Cheri Andrews’ DIY instructional guide for business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs, “Smooth Sailing: An Essential Guide to Legally Protecting Your Business” is especially and unreservedly recommended for personal, professional, community, corporation, and college/university library Business Management collections and supplemental MBA curriculum studies lists.

Having Cheri Andrews as part of the Highlander Press team, supporting our authors in securing copyright filings and understanding what their intellectual property means to them, is one of the things that sets our publishing house apart. Cheri is not only a consummate professional, she’s an absolute delight to work with. Her wise counsel in all legal matters, including contracts, helps protect my company and its assets. Plus, she speaks plain English when it comes to legal matters–a true gift!

As a small business owner, having peace of mind is so important. Cheri has provided invaluable insight, knowledge and support. Cheri was there to help create our LLC. She has empowered me with legal tools as I have developed policies and procedures. Cheri also makes sure I am up to date in so many other areas that might have fallen through the cracks. I can’t express how priceless it is to have her on our team. Highly recommend Cheri to any small business!

I highly recommend attorney, Cheri D. Andrews, Esq. Cheri turned my dream into a reality in a matter of days. For over twenty years I held myself and my business back. I was so overwhelmed by the idea of doing the necessary work to become an LLC. Yes, many people would tell me, “It’s so easy. You don’t need a lawyer.” I disagree. There are so many details to be aware of, and I knew I would not cross the “Ts” and dot the “I’s” as Cheri would. In just 5 days, I became Williams-Peat and Associates, LLC. As one of my clients put it, “I’m the real deal.” Cheri is a consummate professional. She gets the job done.

As a new, small business owner, I needed a contract for my business that I could give to clients. I was introduced to Cheri through the PVLA. After our first introduction phone call, I knew I was in the right hands. Cheri listened to my concerns and created a contract that not only fulfilled my needs, but included content I hadn’t thought of. In addition, she created a standalone privacy policy for my website. She was diligent and careful in the construction of the assets she made for me, and she truly got to know me and my business, setting me up perfectly to continue to succeed in the future. I am so grateful that I had the opportunity to work with her. Cheri truly went above and beyond and I couldn’t have been happier with my experience with her. If you are a small business owner, especially in a niche or unique industry, I highly recommend Cheri!

I was so utterly impressed with the responsiveness, professionalism, and thorough guidance and information provided by Cheri. Cheri helped me with small business questions and concerns, never once making me feel silly for asking too many questions. As a small business owner, one thing that was extraordinarily helpful is that Cheri works with clients in packages, which alleviated much of the stress around the financial aspects of working with attorney, especially as a small business owner. Thank you, Cheri!

Cheri is just wonderful! After working with Cheri, I feel safe and secure in my business, knowing that it is legally sound. Cheri is an absolute expert in her field and explains difficult legal concepts in an easily understandable way. You know that you’re in great hands with her and I recommend her to everyone I know, whether you’re just starting out on your business journey or are a seasoned business owner who wants to make sure that your business is legally protected. I can’t say enough wonderful things about Cheri! Thank you, Cheri, for your lovely, patient way that you have and for guiding me along in such a professional and confident manner.

Cheri made getting my business legal affairs in order easy. I so appreciate her expertise, professionalism, and approachability. I am also grateful for the time and care she gave to answering my questions, ensuring I understood each document. I feel confident that my business is protected and well positioned for its new growth phase. Thank you, Cheri!

Starting your own small business can be very overwhelming and scary and at times feels impossible. There are many tasks to do, things to organize, questions to ask, places to call and papers to file. I should know, I have had my own small business for over 12 years. When I moved states, and came to Pennsylvania, I had new questions and wanted to make sure my business was set up properly. Thankfully I found Cheri. She listened to my questions and professionally detailed how I should approach my photography business in a new state. Cheri helped calm me and very professionally walked me through the steps to make sure I had all my “ducks in a row.”  She created proper agreements and waivers I would need, and walked me through each section so I really understood the legal verbiage. I am so thankful for her patience, organization, and attention to detail. She was timely, friendly, and professional. She encouraged me to have fun with my work, and to believe in my art. Cheri was a pleasure to work with, and gave me the confidence I needed regarding the set-up of my business. Now I can now put in the energy to make my photography business a success here in Pennsylvania! Thank you so much Cheri!

I was pivoting my business and knew I needed appropriate legal protection. Cheri was the answer to my prayers. Cheri is so easy to work with and made the process manageable.  She sought to understand my business and gave me insights as to where the gaps were.  Cheri revamped my client contracts to make them more complete, provided a thorough privacy statement for my website, and helped me amend my LLC. I now have confidence that my business is legally sound and protected.  I’m so grateful for Cheri, her professionalism, competence, and her commitment to personalized service for each of her clients.

Cheri Andrews is a highly creative, versatile, and intelligent legal professional with expertise in small business formation and corporate governance. She provided invaluable pro-bono services to the Philadelphia Area Great Careers Group as we worked through our recent merger with Business Executives Networking Group (BENG). She was able to quickly grasp the needs of our groups and provide guidance on joint Bylaws and Corporate Governance on very short notice. In addition, Cheri is an empathetic and approachable attorney, willing to spend the time needed with her clients to get things done right. I would highly recommend Cheri to any small business or solopreneur seeking legal guidance for their business!

Cheri Andrews has written the most concise, usable, practical guide to legally starting, running, and growing your business. The best part? It’s in plain English and the advice is spot-on. I easily recognized a half dozen mistakes and oversights that cost me plenty in the first few years of my entrepreneurial journey. Read this book—use this book—and your small business won’t stay small for very long!

Packed with actionable advice for ending small business failure!  In Smooth Sailing: A Practical Guide to Legally Protecting Your Business, Cheri Andrews delves into the activity of running a small business—such as business formation, contracts, and website policies along with step-by-step guidance to ensure your email marketing is legally compliant. This is a much-needed resource for all small business owners!

This book can be your best friend in the early stages of business development. Cheri offers wise, concise, and conversational counsel to make what can be confusing easy to understand and apply. With Smooth Sailing as your guide, you’ll be empowered to ask the right questions and make critical decisions that will turn your dreams into your future. You put your heart and soul into your business, so do it right legally. It’s easy to play naive and procrastinate on important legal matters, while you focus on what feels fun and urgent. If you make sound decisions up front, you’ll not only enjoy peace of mind knowing you are legally protected, you’ll also build a foundation for productivity and profitability.