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. […]
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 […]
Social media manager contracts aren’t one-size-fits-all. Learn why you need more than one contract to scale your SMM business, stop scope creep, and protect your revenue.
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 […]
One of the most asked questions in my DMs and during my AMAs is about S-Corporations (S-Corp). Soooo many people think that a S-Corp is their business entity when actually a S-Corp is a tax election status a business can make that allows you to pass through your company’s earnings onto your personal tax return. […]
Like many small business owners, I CRINGE, everytime tax season rolls around. Tax planning is tough and I always rely on my CPA to help here, but over the years I’ve learned a few tips and tricks to help minimize my tax liabilities aka save money wherever I can. We all know the most common […]
One of my least favorite things is when I have to tell my 1:1 Trademark clients that they have to consider rebranding, which 9 times out of 10 involves a name change. Luckily, I’ve got the steps down pat on how to change your LLC name so hopefully, I can save you the headache of […]
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.
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).