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, Copyrighter, 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...

No matter where you are in your online business building journey, working with others is necessary. Have you considered getting a Nondisclosure Agreement (or NDA) in place? Whether you have been thinking about:  collaborating with another business, forming a joint...

You’re building an online presence and social media following for your business. And you know that a marriage of beautiful imagery and on point copy is exactly what you need. So, when you stumble upon a gorgeous photograph on Google, you figure it will make an awesome...

Your website is finally live. People can read your blog. They can access your freebie vault. They can peruse your online shop. They can ponder your copy while deciding if they want to hire your services. Whether you’re an online coach, blogger, affiliate marketer,...