The BEST Lawyer Billboard EVER!

Driving to Federal Court in Newark, New Jersey, I ran across this billboard and I had to smile:

I don't know if you can tell, but this is Brooke Barnett's law firm staff (and her) dressed like gangsters.  What a way to appeal to your clientele!  I think it's brilliant!  Or it just goes to show what one must do to get a client, or two.  But if she does criminal law in Newark, she's in the right place, with the right zoot suit.  You go Brooke!

The Winner of Our Latest Giveaway!

This was really hard. There was mention of several things that I love... goats, cheese, farms, dolls, paintings, photographs, grass and social networking.  I really don't know what to say... I wish I could have picked everyone.  
But I think henrysgraphics@gmail.com was the one that stuck out at me... They are the modern day couple.  His wife is making cheese and he is doing freelance graphic design.  They're just a nice couple, trying to make ends meet while maintaining a decent standard of living.  I love that.  
The farmers were a really close second... because of my affinity for pygmy goats.
Henry and his wife are the winners of the postcards--100 free 4x6 glossy, full-color, 2 sided advertising postcards from www.mypostcardprinting.com. Here is the winning post:


My wife has started a cheese making business!
I also have started doing freelance graphic design work. 
My wife likes the freedom of staying home and still contributing to the household income!
I love doing freelance work because it lets me be passionate about what I love to do, but still be "picky" on what jobs I take!
Thanks for the chance.
henrysgraphics (at) gmail.com


I hope you two become the next Muensters... and Pepperjacks.  LOVE it... if you want to send me free cheese at some point, let me know.
Good luck to all of our readers.  Keep your eyes open for more giveaways like this one.  Hardknocks and I want to help our readers get their businesses off the ground!
And give www.mypostcardprinting.com a looksie.  The website is packed with affordable advertising options that are worth exploring.

Henry, let me know if you don't receive a code of some sort. I've already submitted your email address.

It's Giveaway Time!

What do GE, Trader Joe's and MTV have in common? They are wildly successful large companies that that started during hard economic times. Hardknocks and I have been adamant in telling our readers that this is the time to start a business, preferably doing something that you love. I, for one, am practicing shitlaw again. You can knock it, but the facts are that I enjoy the hustle, the client contact, the responsibility and the challenge. I'm just not making any money, which is a minor detail for now. But maybe, with time, my business will grow.

But you don't have to wait! We are offering 100 free 4x6" glossy, full-color, 2-sided advertising postcards. You must be 18 or older and live in the United States. You come up with the design and the message and send it out to potential customers and watch your business grow exponentially. www.MyPostcardPrinting.com is sponsoring this giveaway and we thank them. I wish they would give me some free post cards... (hint! hint!)

In order to win, please tell me what type of business your started during the recession and what do you love about your new business. Post a comment and make sure to become a follower and/or leave your email address so that I can contact you. You can also email me if you'd like to remain anonymous. However, I will be posting your answer if you win.

I will check back on this post for the winner on May 6, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. I can't wait to see what my readers are doing!

I hope you choose a better design than this one.... They look cheesy as hell.

Future Reviews and Giveaways

Angel and I once again want to thank our growing readership and would like to show our appreciation in the future with reviews and giveaways pertaining to the topics we discuss at But I Did Everything Right. I already have plans to review and giveaway the new book by my favorite financial blogger Yves Smith, ECONned: How Unenlightened Self Interest Undermined Democracy and Corrupted Capitalism by the end of the month. I'm sure it will be a delight to read and I'm happy to be able to giveaway this book to one of our readers. We would also like to hear your suggestions, thoughts, and tips. Feel free to email us at hardknockslaw {at} gmail {dot} com or angelthelawyer {at} gmail {dot} com.

If you would like to advertise with our blog or host a giveaway for your product *cough* Apple, Dell, Toshiba, Acer, HP, Lenovo *cough* please feel free to email us too. We'd like to limit our giveaways to books, school supplies, and electronics - products that our students, lawyers, and unemployed readers can read, use, and appreciate. Thanks!

- Hardknocks