Attorney Kate Cerrone

09/03/2026

🗂️ September is National Preparedness Month. Most of the advice you'll see is about flashlights and water. Here's the business version.

If you were unavailable for two weeks starting tomorrow, could your business keep running?

📄 Can someone find your operating agreement? Knowing where it lives matters as much as having one.

✍️ Who has signing authority? Contracts, leases, and checks all stall without a named backup.

🏦 Who can access the accounts? Banks need documentation on file, not a verbal understanding.

🔑 Where are the credentials? Payroll, vendor portals, and your registered agent login.

📋 Are your filings current? An overlooked annual report is a problem you discover at the worst moment.

✅ None of this takes long. It's an afternoon of gathering documents and writing down what's currently in your head.

🤝 Want help putting a continuity file together for your Northeast Connecticut business? Let's sit down and work through it.

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09/02/2026

🏡 Selling a property and hearing the words "certificate releasing liens"?

If that phrase stops you in your tracks, you're in good company. Before a sale can close, any lien attached to the property has to be released, and the paperwork proving it needs to be in the file.

In this episode of , 🎙️learn the what, where, how, and why of certificates releasing liens: what they do, where they come from, how to catch the issue early, and why your closing depends on getting it right.

🎧 Listen to the full episode at the link in bio!

09/01/2026

Signing a personal guarantee means your personal assets may be on the line—not just your business.

Many leases, loans, and vendor agreements include these clauses, especially for newer businesses.

Before signing, it’s important to understand exactly what you’re agreeing to and where your exposure begins and ends.
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08/27/2026

As summer winds down, you may be thinking about turning your seasonal home into a rental. 🏡☀️🔑

Before listing it, review local rules, rental terms, insurance coverage, safety responsibilities, taxes, and any property management agreement. 📄⚖️🛡️

A little planning now can help protect your property, set clear expectations, and give you greater peace of mind. ✅✨ Let’s make sure your rental plan is as ready as your welcome basket. 🧺🏠

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08/26/2026

💜 On Women’s Equality Day, we honor the women who fought for the right to vote—and the many women who continue working toward greater equality in our workplaces, communities, and everyday lives.

As an attorney, business owner, and community leader, I’m grateful for the women who opened doors before me and mindful of the responsibility we all share to hold those doors open for others. ⚖️🤝

Progress is strongest when it is built through courage, collaboration, and a commitment to making every voice count.

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08/25/2026

📄 When operating your business, you may be giving your contracts a quick look before signing.

Three terms business owners often overlook can have a major impact later:

🚪 Termination rights — How can either party end the agreement, and how much notice is required?
💳 Payment deadlines — When is payment due, and what happens if it is late?
⚖️ Dispute-resolution provisions — Does the contract require mediation, arbitration, or court proceedings?

A contract should do more than confirm the deal. It should clearly explain what happens when plans change, payments are delayed, or disagreements arise.

A thoughtful review now can help protect your business and give you greater peace of mind moving forward. 🤝

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08/20/2026

08/19/2026

In the second post of the "So You Want To Buy A Business?" series, we're looking at what happens after an asset-only business purchase is complete. 🔎

🤔Do you have clear title to every asset you purchased? Were all promised items, equipment, records, and contracts actually transferred? Are existing warranties still valid, and can they be assigned to you? ⚙️📄

A careful post-closing review can help confirm that you received what you paid for and identify gaps before they disrupt your operations. ✅

Read the latest post for practical guidance on protecting your investment after an asset-only business purchase. 👍

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