Contracts Intellectual Property Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
If you live in the world of information entrepreneurs, you may be one of many who will one day publish a book. There are many ways to get published, and at some point you may be in discussions with a literary agent regarding representation of you and your work. There are a wide variety of literary agents in the publishing […]
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Intellectual Property Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
Many small businesses and modern entrepreneurs mistakenly believe that they do not have any intellectual property in their business. Or, they significantly undervalue the intellectual property they do have. And yet, intellectual property can not only be a significant asset in a business, but it can be the most significant asset in a business! What portion of the value of […]
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Intellectual Property Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Risk Management
I had the pleasure of being featured on Wednesday of this week on a national tele-class hosted weekly by Women’s Prosperity Network (check them out, they do fabulous work!) In this conversation, we discussed Intellectual Property Basics for Modern Entrepreneurs. No doubt about it, it’s a meaty topic! But, it is a super important topic for any modern business owner […]
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Business Liability Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs Risk Management
In several recent presentations I have talked at length about the internet, cybersecurity, data breaches, and what we as entrepreneurs can do to protect ourselves and our businesses (including our clients). I continue to collect information and resources on this topic, and wanted to present some quick info here, including safety tips that if you implement today, will help you […]
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Contracts Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
I love receiving feedback from my clients, especially when it comes in a video like this! Crystal, a fabulous coach based in California just emailed me with this gem a couple of days ago. I met Crystal through a business group that we both belong to, and loved her cheerful, positive and strong presence, and so was thrilled when we […]
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Business Formation Business Liability Business Structure
As a legal coach and attorney, I work with small businesses and entrepreneurs around the United States. And one of the things I enjoy most is having conversations with entrepreneurs about building their legal foundations in their businesses, and how tackling “legal” doesn’t have to be hard or scary. Many clients and entrepreneurs that I have spoken with have talked […]
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Business Liability Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
This is a BIG mistake that I see a lot of entrepreneurs making. In fact I was going to post on something else today, but if you are using email in any way for your business, then listen up!! THIS video post is for you. I hope it saves some of you from a lot of heartache. (This is another […]
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Business Formation Business Liability Business Structure
“It will never happen to me.” (The thing that business owners say right up to the point that it actually does happen to them.) Could you afford a $91,000 hit to your business this year? Listen up if you want to understand what your REAL legal risk is as a business owner, how much this could cost you if you […]
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Business Formation Business Liability Business Structure
*** UPDATE: This course is no longer available, however there IS a vital presentation that is FREE! Legal Basics Bootcamp is essential legal education for entrepreneurs who are building successful businesses. Visit this link for this training series that will help you protect your business and assets. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I gave a presentation to a fabulous group of Seattle business owners […]
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Business Liability Contracts Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
Have you ever started to research something, spent a fair amount of time, only to feel like you’ve made no progress and now your head is spinning? For whatever reason, that is how I have felt (like a crazy person going in circles) when trying to research merchant accounts and payment processors for my business. I have experience with several, […]
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Business Liability Contracts Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
As part of your business, do you ever run a lottery, sweepstakes or contest online? And do you know the difference between these promotions? If you don’t, you could easily and unknowingly convert a sweepstakes into an illegal lottery. This is an area of law that is heavily regulated by both state and federal law. The promotion of lotteries, sweepstakes […]
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Business Liability Contracts Legal Tips for Entrepreneurs
If you have ever attended a gym or other business that provides access to physical fitness activities, then you have very likely signed a release and waiver of liability, put in place to protect the business or provider from certain types of liability (if not all liability) and resulting damages. Are such one-sided contracts enforced? And how are these pre-drafted, […]
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