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Energetic Contracts vs. Legal Contracts: Why You Need Both in Business

Most entrepreneurs operate with two kinds of contracts — one they sign, and one they don’t even realize they’re in. As someone who has built a practice at the intersection of intuition and legal strategy, I’ve learned this truth: Every business relationship begins long before the paperwork is signed. There’s the legal contract — the written agreement.And then there’s the […]

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When and How to Use “TM” vs ® Symbol for your Business & Brand Identity

Understanding the nuances of trademark symbols is essential for businesses seeking to protect their brand identity and intellectual property rights. The symbols ® and ™ serve distinct purposes and carry different legal implications, particularly in the United States and internationally. Q: When do I use the ® symbol? In the United States, the symbol ® signifies that a trademark has […]

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New Independent Contractor (vs Employee) Test under the FLSA, Issued by U.S. Dept. of Labor

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued its Final Rule, effective March 11, 2024, concerning the classification of workers as employees or independent contractors under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This Final Rule marks a significant change in how worker classification will be assessed, replacing the previous 2021 Rule and returning to a “totality-of-the-circumstances” approach in assessing the […]

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The Importance of Business Policies

Let’s talk about the importance of POLICIES in your business. There are several things to remember about policies: you need to SAY WHAT YOU DO, and DO WHAT YOU SAY. There is both the written portion of the policy, and the action that reflects that you follow, abide by, and enforce your policies. Many businesses have POLICIES; fewer businesses actually […]

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Important Dates Checklist for Small Businesses

If you had independent contractors or employees working for your business last year, there’s an important date coming up at the end of this month. Do you know what it is? It turns out, there are quite a few important annual dates for small businesses. Want a leg up in making sure you don’t miss them? You may be thinking […]

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Data Protection Basics, a Checklist for Online Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses

It’s that time of year where, just like in my last post, we get to re-evaluate our various systems, practices and policies in our businesses to determine whether they are serving us well, are helping us meet our goals, or whether they need to be revamped or revised. If you don’t yet have a “Data Protection Checklist” as an online […]

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End of Year Planning Tips for Small Businesses & Entrepreneurs

“If you don’t treat your business like a business, nobody else will.“ – Heather, The Legal Website Warrior® It’s now December, and many entrepreneurs and small businesses are wondering what they should be doing for their end of year planning as they prepare to wrap up the current calendar year and transition into a new year. End of year planning […]

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Trademarks: Frequently Asked Questions

Are you wanting protection for your brand assets? Like your business name, tagline or a short phrase? Or a Signature course, program or service name? Perhaps a logo? (i.e. Word, phrase, slogan, symbol or design). Those things we protect with Trademark registrations. Is your name, tagline or phrase generic or descriptive? (You should try to avoid those things.) What makes […]

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How to Take Care of Your Business, so It Can Take Care of You | Awarepreneurs Podcast

Join me and the fabulous Paul Zelizer in our recent conversation on his Awarepreneurs Podcast where we talked about How to Take Care of Your Business, so it Can Take Care of You. Paul leads a community of socially conscious, mission-driven entrepreneurs, and is a master at facilitating the right and important conversations with his community, other experts and leaders, […]

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See You on Youtube? | Ask Me Anything Live Recordings

Have legal questions or concerns in your business? In the midst of this current coronavirus crisis, I know that many small businesses and entrepreneurs are suffering, including with contract and legal issues. So if you have questions, (of any kind) that I can support you with, whether through ideas, referrals, new connections, or information, please join me for my Ask […]

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Ask Me Anything Live | Mondays with The Legal Website Warrior®

Wherever this finds you, I hope you have made it through another week of largely being quarantined without too much trouble. I know it’s not easy. (Yesterday in this household, we collectively nearly lost all of our marbles. Despite counting our many many blessings. We have our gratitude, but we are still missing marbles). But seriously, I know that so many people, […]

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What the Coronavirus May Mean For Your Business | Note From Seattle

(Sent to my email list on March 7, 2020, with minor revisions) First, please know that I did not want to send this email. But this email has been nagging at me the last couple of days. And my job is to support you and help you avoid or limit risk in your business wherever possible. I want to see […]

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