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Lisa Kroese

California

Founder of Expert Estates LLC, a home based estate liquidation and personal property appraisal business. Lisa returned her initial $6,000 investment into her start up by 500% in under a year. Competition in the estate liquidation industry can be fierce but Lisa established and grew her business quickly. She is passionate about helping other small business owners. She can steer new estate business owners through business plan development, marketing, contracts and other key aspects that sets a company apart from the competition. Lisa moved to California in 2010 and had no local contacts or network of families and friends to count on when she started her firm, she will share tips that help anyone succeed. She is a mompreneur balancing a small business with two kids under 5 and a baby on the way.

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Planning and creating home based estate liquidation, antique, personal property appraisal, and other small businesses. Working together, I can help you establish the plan to create the credibility and visibility required in your area to be successful and profitable.

Lisa is the founder of Expert Estates LLC and developed the Estate Sale Start Up kit for new start ups in her industry. Learn how to create budgets and business plans, develop marketing materials and contracts, expand your services and stand out from the competition.

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Lisa Kroese answered

What licenses or permits would be necessary to legitimize a business where I make food in my home to sell to local businesses for the holiday season?

I am a home based mompreneur and I own Expert Estates LLC. With home baked goods, you are going to have to clear all levels of government for your licensing. You will need to register your venture with your state and county government; there could be local laws that affect how you operate as well. Make sure you obtain appropriate food service and general business permits. Some local food and farming groups have commercial kitchens available that members can use, which might be a good starting option for your business if there is one available. Your county's public health department is another place to look for guidelines on what you need in your area.

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Without paying an attorney, how do you find out if these are patentable: 1) your unique way of doing business and 2) certain website features?

The patent office is a government agency, you can get help with bureaucracies if you contact your local congressional home office. Let them know you are a small business owner trying to get answers regarding a government agency. You might be able to get constituent services help over the phone, or if you are just getting through to interns, then ask for a meeting at their local office.

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Lisa was an incredibly effective Representative for Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand. She was organized, efficient, and hard working. Lisa worked diligently to solve problems for Constituents. As a colleague, she was personable and it was a pleasure to work with her.

Megan Avery Source: LinkedIn

Lisa was one of the most pleasant people you could ask to work with. In stressful and trying circumstances, she managed to maintain her composure and project a great attitude. She could always be counted on to get the job done.

Phil Giltner Source: LinkedIn

Lisa has an acute sense of self and can grasp the people and the district well. She is passionate and thorough with her cases and is a tireless advocate for the district as well as a wonderful representive of the Congresswoman. She manages her office in Glens Falls with professionalism and attentiveness. So glad to have her on our team.

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Lisa and her employees expertly & professionally handled the sale of the contents of my parents house, garage and tool sheds. I was very pleased to have them handle a job that was way beyond what I alone could have achieved had I instead decided to conduct a yard sale.

I am sure that I earned more money by hiring Expert Estate Sales and I had more peace of Mind.

Sherrie Lendroth Source: LinkedIn

Knowing Lisa, and how efficiently she handled her move and purchase of her new home, gave me the confidence needed to recommended her to my clients, when they have needed help in doing an estate sale. I can honestly say, I am very impressed, and my clients have been also. In a lot of situations it helps solve the overwhelming problem of what to do with all the furniture and items when a client needs to move on.

Suzi McReynolds Source: LinkedIn

Working with Lisa was a pleasure. She's highly personable, intelligent, and an excellent resource for her clients.

Maria Bonta de la Pezuela Source: LinkedIn

Member since June 2014