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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I’ve always been pretty open about the fact that I truly could not run my business without outsourcing in certain areas. It’s something I learned pretty quickly – if I wanted to save my sanity, I needed HELP! As women, that can be hard to admit. But I’ve never been one to pretend to do […]
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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 […]
One of my biggest icks as a lawyer is people copying and pasting contracts from Google… or even worse, not having contracts for their business at all. 🥴 Contracts are an absolute necessity in your business for a variety of reasons and failing to set up legit contracts can result in a lot of wasted […]
Your Instagram and TikTok feeds are full of them… The people showcasing their OOTD’s, day in the life and Amazon hauls. They share their favorite recipes, what they picked up at Target today and their current go-to Starbucks order. You either hate ‘em… or love ‘em. Or there’s a chance you ARE one of them. […]
When you’re running your own business, it’s easy and tempting to bend the rules you worked hard to create and say “just this once” in the name of accommodating your clients. Maybe they ask to pay later or add more scope to the project or want to jump on a quick call outside of your […]
In today’s fast-paced digital world, it’s no secret that growing your business on social media can be a huge part of growing your business. It’s where you can generate new leads, build a community and even make a majority of your sales. I’ve seen this to be true in my own online business, but even […]
Setting up legal policies and having solid contracts in place might feel like a total snoozefest in your business, but if you want to keep doing what you love WITHOUT getting sued, the legal side of things aren’t the things you want to skip. Having certain legalities in place is the first line of defense […]
Did you know that the influencer market is a multi-BILLION dollar industry?! 🤯 It’s crazy to think that what started as people just sharing their life on Instagram with a few affiliate links here and there has grown into actual careers for SO many. In fact, this study conducted by Influencity reported that of the […]
The world of online business is a great thing and has allowed many people to completely change their life. If you scroll TikTok or Instagram for any amount of time, you’re sure to find someone telling their story of how they went from teacher to online business owner by selling [insert cool thing they created] […]
Picture this: you’re a service provider that offers a very specific service for people. For this example, let’s pretend that you’re a makeup artist. Your client comes to your studio, gets their beautiful makeup service for a special event, leaves your studio singing your praises and even posts about how great you are on Instagram. […]
Want to hear something crazy but totally legal? Without the right policies in place and used correctly in your business, someone can buy your offer (whether it’s a product or service), use it, benefit from it and THEN ask their bank to take their money back and return it to their account. Sounds absolutely absurd, […]
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).
