It’s a pretty well known fact that if you have a website, then at the bare minimum you need to include a copyright notice in the footer of that site. Any website developer or designer will tell you this and even if you’re new to the online world, it’s a pretty common thing to know. […]
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As a business owner, you wear a LOT of hats and you have to learn to juggle many different aspects of business. From creating and selling your products and services, to providing customer service, to creating binge-worthy content, it’s a tough job. But what makes it even more tough is when you make certain legal […]
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Trademark mistakes can cost small business owners big time—whether it’s picking a name that’s already taken or skipping protection altogether. In this post, we cover the top trademark missteps entrepreneurs make and how to avoid them, so you can protect your brand, stay compliant, and build a business that’s legally yours from the start.
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As a business owner, you’re probably already aware of some of the most common legalities thatyour business needs. Things like your LLC filing, trademarking, privacy policies, contracts and terms and conditionsare commonly known items that you might already have in place. (Psst: if you don’t already have those things in place, I’ve made most of […]
If you’re a business owner, you’re probably no stranger to the idea of passive income. It’s a hot topic on social media and has honestly become a bit of a buzzword that people either love or hate. Because of this, let me first explain what I mean by “passive income” before I get into the […]
Did you know that if your website is missing a privacy policy you could potentially be fined up to $2,500+ per visitor to your site?! As a business owner, I’m sure the LAST thing you want is to pay even more money to the government… right? I know I don’t! This is why it’s so […]
Hey, friends! Are you thinking of using your name as a trademark? Some of the most famous and valuable trademarks are based on personal names. Funny enough, you may not have the right to use your own name as a trademark! Thankfully, it is possible to trademark your personal name under certain circumstances, so let’s […]
A healthy person wants many things, but an unhealthy person only wants one. I’ve been preaching ‘health is wealth’ for over 11 years in my personal injury law practice, but in daily life not implementing this practice. With all the crazy unforeseeable happenings these last 2 years (hellooooo COVID), so many of us have had […]
Do for yourself in order to show up for others Gentle reminder to myself and all the moms out there–we’ve got to remember to prioritize ourselves in order to show up as our best self for others. I can’t count the number of times that I’ve moved my doctor’s appointment because the kids had something […]
Isn’t it funny that sometimes a new business or course name will just pop into our heads and other times it seems to take forever to come up with a name? As a practicing Trademark lawyer, I regularly give people advice on the best practices to use when picking a business name, so I wanted […]
Let’s start with the basics… A trademark is a unique identifier of your brand that helps consumers recognize your product or service offerings in the market and distinguish them from competitors. A trademark can be anything from your business name, to a signature product or offering, to a course name and includes both logos and […]
Time for me to come clean….when I first started marketing my own business I loathed the idea of me having to be the face of my brand. I’m an introvert at heart and just generally uncomfortable putting myself out there like that. Part of what held me back from putting myself in the forefront […]
Remember this–Sales Cures All. When wondering how to price our products as we introduce them into a (sometimes) saturated market, we can often overcomplicate and over-analyze to our detriment. I know I’m guilty of this! I wanted to share with y’all a method that has helped me to land on pricing products in the hopes […]
Hi, I’m Amber Gilormo!
I believe legal protection shouldn’t be determined by how many years you’ve been in business or how much revenue you’ve earned. All creatives deserve to seamlessly operate their business knowing they’re legally covered. As a practicing attorney and three-time business owner, I understand how complicated and overwhelming the legal world can be. That’s why I created The Boutique Lawyer, an encouraging place where creatives can find legal contract templates that are easy to understand and exciting for clients to sign.
Have a business of your own?
Then you may need this! This guide breaks down 8 of the biggest legal landmines you could face when selling online so you know how to protect yourself (and your profits).
