The Legalpreneur Podcast

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94 - LLCs: Do You Need One? And When? Jun 16, 2021

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“What is an LLC and should I be one?” This is one of the most common questions that I receive as a small business attorney. This week we’re bringing back one of our most popular early episodes to lay out the facts about Limited Liability Companies (LLCs).
What are they? Do you want to be one? And if so, when should you file?

In this episode, we’ll cover:

The definition of an LLC
Why you don’t want to be personally liable for the debts of your company
The difference between an LLC and a sole proprietor
What is an S-Corp?
How to file for and maintain an LLC

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2021

93 - Keeping Your Business in Compliance Jun 08, 2021

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Once you’ve established your business, you are legally bound to maintain compliance with a host of governmental regulations and industry standards. Falling out of compliance can cost you a lot of money and time, and possibly your ability to do business at all. On today’s episode we cover:

Establishing your business as a legal entity
Preventing your business from infringing on the intellectual property of others
Staying on top of debts and bills
Keeping on top of your entity paperwork

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Free training around the Legal Success Framework on June 15th &16th - go to www.FreeLegalTraining.com and sign up! You’ll be entered to win $50 Paypal cash just for signing up!

Ready to take a plunge and start your new business? Take a screenshot of this episode, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and @legalpreneur, tell us what was helpful from this episode and let me know!!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

92 - Starting Your Business Legally Jun 02, 2021

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There are a lot of steps in creating a legally-protected and thriving business, but to get one started you only really need to do one thing: acquire a “Doing Business As” or DBA from your state or county. That’s all you need to get started, and on today’s episode we cover:

What is a “Doing Business As” certification?
How you get a DBA
Why you might not want to just start with a DBA
Steps to consider beyond your initial DBA

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

91 - Photo Copyrights & Infringement May 25, 2021

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We talk a lot about copyrights on this show; they are so important to protecting your brand and making passive income. However, one confusing area of copyrights concerns photos. You may see someone using your photos and think you should send them a Cease & Desist letter, but you might actually not have that right.

This week we’ll cover:

Who owns the copyrights to photographs you use for your business
The difference between hiring a contract photographer and employing a photographer
Who has the right to sue for infringement in a photo case
How to ensure your rights are protected

Every week in the month of May, we are giving away $100 in Paypal cash to our listeners!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

90 - The Trademark Course Returns! May 18, 2021

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We are bringing back The Trademark Course, an affordable alternative to hiring an attorney to handle your trademark applications. The course contains 6 bite-sized modules. We cut out all the fluff and get straight to the point.

In this course, we’ll cover:

How to conduct a thorough trademark search before applying
How to grow your brand’s value with trademarks
The timing involved when applying for a trademark
How to respond to refusals
How to enforce your trademarks
Plus - Group coaching calls, tax help from Barbara Shreehan

Go to www.TheTrademarkCourse.com! If you pay in full ($497) by May 19th at midnight you receive a free trademark audit!

Are you ready to tackle trademarks in your business? Take a screenshot of this episode, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and let me know! Plus, follow our brand new IG, @legalpreneur!

Every week in the month of May, we are giving away $100 in Paypal cash to our listeners!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

89 - Defamation and Cancelling May 12, 2021

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In our online world, we encounter negative comments about ourselves and our business more often than any of us would like. What can you do when comments stray into the realm of damaging for your business? Today, we’re talking about Defamation, libel, and slander.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

What qualifies as Defamation under the law
When it is worth it to respond to defaming comments or posts
Tips for effectively responding to potentially defamatory statements.

Every week in the month of May, we are giving away $100 in Paypal cash to our listeners!

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Want to learn more about how to DIY your trademark? Check out The Trademark Course!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

88 - Tax Requirements for Contractors and Employees May 04, 2021

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One of the most important elements to think about when growing your team is tax responsibility. Your tax requirements will vary greatly between contractors and employees. Today, we’ll talk about each type of work relationship and how to navigate their tax needs.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

How your tax responsibilities differ between employees and contractors
The required documentation and forms you need to use for both employees and contractors

Every week in the month of May, we are giving away $100 in Paypal cash to our listeners!

Want to learn more about how to DIY your trademark? Check out The Trademark Course!

Text ‘PODCAST’ to 832.225.3164 to enroll in our Legalpreneur text alerts! You’ll receive alerts about new episodes, exclusive giveaways, and more. It also will allow you to chat 1-on-1 with me!

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The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

87 - Contractors and Employees - What’s the Difference? Apr 27, 2021

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Growing your team is an integral element to think about within your small business. Depending upon your needs and goals, growing with employees or contractors (or a mix of both!) might be the right fit, so it’s incredibly important to understand the differences between employee and contractor arrangements. Today, we’ll talk about each type of work relationship and how they affect your business.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

Your level of control in both contractor and employee relationships
How each party defines the relationship in these different work arrangements
Creating a benefits package for employees

Andrea Sager Law is turning 3 years old! To celebrate, until the end of April we’re offering a Throwback Pricing deal on a trademark search and application! You can get both for just $1250. Just go to AndreaSager.com to purchase. There are no limits on the number of trademark applications you can purchase at this price!

Having trouble with hiring? Take a screenshot of this episode, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and let me know! Plus, follow our brand new IG, @legalpreneur!

Want to learn more about how to DIY your trademark? Check out The Trademark Course!

Text ‘PODCAST’ to 832.225.3164 to enroll in our Legalpreneur text alerts! You’ll receive alerts about new episodes, exclusive giveaways, and more. It also will allow you to chat 1-on-1 with me!

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Disclaimer:

The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

86 - The Truth about LegalZoom, IncFile, and Trademarkia Apr 20, 2021

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LegalZoom, Inkfile, and Trademarkia are not law firms, but people often use their services when seeking legal aid. Time and again, our clients have reported horror stories working with these quick and dirty legal assistance companies when they would have been better off working directly with a small business attorney. Today we go over why you definitely want to avoid internet legal companies.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

Why Legalzoom isn’t a law firm, and how that can affect their clients
How you can be out on your own if you use their forms incorrectly
The value of having a human being and a legal team in your corner

Want to learn more about how to DIY your trademark? Check out The Trademark Course!

Andrea Sager Law is turning 3 years old this month! To celebrate, we’re offering a Throwback Pricing deal on a trademark search and application! You can get both for just $1250. Just go to AndreaSager.com to purchase. There are no limits on the number of trademark applications you can purchase at this price!

Have you had an unfortunate run in with the internet legal services? Take a screenshot of this episode, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and let me know! Plus, follow our brand new IG, @legalpreneur!

Text ‘PODCAST’ to 832.225.3164 to enroll in our Legalpreneur text alerts! You’ll receive alerts about new episodes, exclusive giveaways, and more. It also will allow you to chat 1-on-1 with me!

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Disclaimer:

The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

85 - What Cannot be Protected with Trademarks? Apr 13, 2021

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Title:

What Can’t You Protect with a Trademark?

Description:

Trademarks are a powerful way to protect your intellectual property, but not everything can be trademarked. Many of the design elements of your brand, like name and logo, can be protected, but other creative works related to your brand cannot. Today we go over the basics of what feels like it could be trademarked but actually can’t.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

Why ornamental designs are difficult, if not impossible, to trademark
The Trademark Registries (both the Principal and the Supplementary)
What constitutes a “commonly used phrase” and why it cannot be protected
Why some brands (like Velcro) have so much trouble protecting their brand
Why catch phrases are difficult to trademark

Want to learn more about how to DIY your trademark? Check out The Trademark Course!

What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Take a screenshot of this episode, add it to your Instagram Stories, tag @andreasagerlaw and let me know! Plus, follow our brand new IG, @legalpreneur!

Text ‘PODCAST’ to 832.225.3164 to enroll in our Legalpreneur text alerts! You’ll receive alerts about new episodes, exclusive giveaways, and more. It also will allow you to chat 1-on-1 with me!

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Disclaimer:

The Legalpreneur Podcast is advertising/marketing material. It is not legal advice. Please consult with your attorney on these topics. Copyright Andrea Sager Law 2020

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