A big question I get asked frequently by online business owners is: “When should I get a trademark.” And my lawyerly answer is: “It depends.” Before I chat about what the answer depends on, let’s cover what a trademark is and why you may want one to begin with it. And...

Whether you’re just starting your online business or you’ve been established for a while, getting contracts in place is a must. In broad terms, a contract is a set of promises. One person promises to do something in exchange for something else from the other person....

You’ve probably heard the term “GDPR” thrown around a time or two in the online space. And if not, don’t worry - it will be engrained in your memory after reading this blog post. The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) went into effect in the European Union (EU)...

Effective January 1, 2020, if you are a business that collects or sells personal information from Californian residents, you have to comply with the California Consumer Privacy Act of 2018 (CCPA)*. Period. Yes, even if your business is not located in California! You...

As a small business owner, you probably think legal is about as interesting as watching paint dry. And even more overwhelming (and potentially scary). Look, I get it. Not every one is as fascinated by the legal mumbo jumbo as I am. And that’s why I have a business!...

If you do business in the online space, chances are you have exposure to the concept of affiliate marketing. That email in your inbox from the business guru you adore raves about a tool or app she swears that you HAVE to implement in your business. Or the influencer...

 I get asked: “Should I use a legal template for my online business” at least a few times each week. And my answer is always the same - there are 3 courses of action an online business owner can take when it comes to getting legal protections in place. And your chosen...

The number one question I get asked by online freelancers and service providers is: “What if my client doesn’t pay?” Before I tackle this question, know that everything I chat about is legal education and information under U.S. law, NOT business, financial, or legal...

So, you’re ready to hire some help but you’re not sure whether an independent contractor or employee is the right fit for your online business. Whether you’re looking to hire a Virtual Assistant, Copywriter, Bookkeeper, or an individual in some other niche, you need...

Deciding how your business will be structured is one of the very first decisions you will make as an online business owner. It involves both legal and tax considerations. And that’s because your selected business structure will dictate not only how your business...