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7 Legal Risks of Using Generative AI / ChatGPT in Your Business [& How to do it Right, Instead]

In the era of online entrepreneurship and personal brand building, tools like Generative AI and ChatGPT are reshaping how business is done. However, while these tools offer immense benefits, they come with a host of legal risks. If you are an expert, professional, online educator, or online information entrepreneur, you’ll want to be aware of these potential pitfalls. Legal Risk […]

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Exploring Certification Programs: A Lucrative Strategy for Consultants Without Creating an Illegal Franchise

If you are like so many of my clients, you are an expert at your craft, and you have reached a level in your consulting, coaching, or professional services business where you are considering offering training in the form of a certification program to others in your field of work to not only support them in their own professional development, […]

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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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3 Things You Can Do Today (Without a Lawyer) to Protect Your Online Content

I often hear from service providers and entrepreneurs who are building an online business: launching a digital course or program, pushing a workshop full of their favorite content out into the online space, publishing their best tips and articles online, building an online “home base” for their best content in order to serve the clients they are here to serve, […]

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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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Let’s Talk Impact – Code to Close Live | Featured Speaker

I was recently asked to speak at Jane Powers’ event, “Let’s Talk Impact – Code to Close Live” in Scottsdale, Arizona. Have you ever been to one of Jane’s events?! I highly recommend it! I don’t think there is anybody that can out-do her energy, enthusiasm and stage presence – the way she shows up and serves her tribe is […]

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Basic Business Structures 101 for Small Businesses and Online Entrepreneurs

Which business structure is the best for my business? There are a variety of factors that you should consider before deciding which business structure is the best fit for your business and personal needs. As part of your planning process, consider the following: What is your end goal for your business? (do you plan to keep it forever, build it […]

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BigLaw vs. Alternative Legal Service Providers :: The Why behind The Legal Website Warrior®

Alternative Legal Service Providers: Yes, that’s me: a legal coach, attorney and non-traditional legal support provider for small businesses and online entrepreneurs. Increasingly the traditional legal model (BigLaw) does not work for a majority of legal consumers. It is reported by states throughout the United States that nearly 80 percent of citizens cannot afford traditional legal services – in other words, […]

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