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 […]
Online courses have become all the rage in the online business world and for good reason! They’re a great addition to your monthly income and they allow you to move from serving 1:1 to serving one to many. Many times service providers who start out offering 1:1 services come to a point in their business […]
Starting your own business is an exciting time of life and depending on your career path, it might also be something that you never imagined for yourself. This is the case for many of us! We start our careers with one thing in mind and the next thing we know, we’re starting something of our […]
As a business owner selling products or services online, one of the major things you have to do to actually sell those offers is write persuasive copy. It’s one of the most important parts of your marketing process and effective copy could be the thing that makes or breaks your sales. With that in mind, […]
As a lawyer, there’s quite a few things that I hope you never have to experience (like getting sued), but as a business owner, there’s one thing that comes to mind that I REALLY hope you never have to go through… And that is someone stealing your content. Yep, content theft is real and it’s […]
POV: you have an idea for a digital product or service so you dream up the perfect sales funnel and you start marketing it to the world. YAY! You’re in business and making money like never before. 🙌🏻💸 That’s awesome and I want that for you, but more than making money online, I want you […]
In a recent blog post, I shared my love for outsourcing in my business and gave some honest insights about how when I first started The Boutique Lawyer, I *thought* I could do it all on my own. But I quickly realized that in order for this business to really grow and thrive – and […]
Have you ever seen someone in the online space doing all the things and wondered how they’re able to keep their kids (or pets) alive while also releasing a new product every month, showing up consistently on social media AND taking on 6+ new clients each month? Not to mention how they have a social […]
If you’re a business owner selling products or services online, you’re probably no stranger to the concept of affiliate marketing. This type of marketing first gained traction in the influencer and blogging community as a way for them to earn a majority of their income. Recently, affiliate marketing has developed into something that almost all […]
When you step into the world of business ownership, there’s another layer that often comes with it that you may not realize at first… And that is your PERSONAL brand. Now, some people opt to keep their business solely professional, but no matter how hard you try your unique personal brand will start to infuse […]
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).
