As a small business owner, your personal stuff often overflows into the business stuff, and vice versa. It’s certainly true for me. That’s why this week I’m getting personal. So much change and growth has occurred in my life in the last two years, and it has greatly impacted my business, my passions, and my purpose.

Business coach Joy Harrington joined me this week to help you get in touch with your masculine and feminine energy and to share how these energies affect our businesses and personal lives. Joy has done an incredible job of legally protecting her coaching business, and also shares how rock solid contracts have been a must have for her client relations. This is a must listen for the heart centered entrepreneur who wants to protect their business!

The IRS has changed reporting requirements for payment platforms like Paypal, Venmo, Cashapp, and Zelle. These platforms will now be sending 1099s to anyone who receives $600 or more in a tax year. A lot of folks are concerned about how this will effect them and I am diving into the nitty-gritty this week

As a small business owner, masterminds can be a great avenue to getting the education and motivation that you need to take your business to the next level. Collaborating with groups of peers under the leadership of a mentor can bring a wealth of opportunities in camaraderie, inspiration, and networking.

This week, I’m excited to bring you an interview with fitness entrepreneur Rebecca Louise, a multi-career entrepreneur with a relentless work ethic. This lady is fearless and always pushing herself into new project, so today we are hoping to learn from her experiences, both in legal and in business.

The most frequent question I get asked on TikTok is “How do I turn my sole proprietorship into an LLC?” and it makes sense. LLCs or Limited Liability Corporations protect the entrepreneur’s personal assets from liability in the event of legal issues involving their work and are a very common tool for business owners. If you’ve been thinking of converting your solo work into an LLC, this episode is for you!

Today’s business tip is all about my favorite platform, TikTok. I’m a huge believer in TikTok. I’ve had so much success getting new clients through my videos there. If you’re a small business owner, you should absolutely be creating content on TikTok. 

This week, I’m excited to bring you an interview with author and wellness coach Toni Marinucci, author of Tips with Toni. Her one-on-one coaching helped me get into the shape I desired and I’m thrilled to have her on today to discuss her business and its legal journey.

Happy 2022! As a small business owner, one of the best things you can do to set yourself up for success in the new year is to check out the Legalpreneur Annual Checklist to make sure your business needs are up to date. It’s usually $29, but use the code “PODCAST” to get it for FREE!

Sometimes in business, we must deal with unsatisfied customers, and often they will ask for a refund. Refunds can be costly but are sometimes required depending on state law. Depending on the circumstances, when you should you give a refund and when should you definitely not?

Big news coming in 2022! We are excited to announce Legalpreneur LIVE! – a live community conference open to all – clients and perhaps/future clients alike. Join the first legal education community to do such an event, and we have opened up the Legalpreneur membership enrollment through the end of 2021, so sign up today!

When should you use a Contractor/Service Agreement and when should you use a Master Services Agreement instead? Very often, these contract types read quite similarly, so that begs the question: is there a difference? Yes, there is!

During Covid lockdown, a lot of folks started small businesses and trademarks began getting filed in record numbers this year! The timeline for establishing your LLC can vary a lot by state, so we figured now would be a good time to go over the timeline you can expect when filing.

During Covid lockdown, a lot of folks started small businesses and trademarks began getting filed in record numbers this year! The timeline for applying for a trademark is getting longer due to this sudden influx, so we figured now would be a good time to go over the timeline you can expect when filing.

It’s time for gratitude and so we at the Legalpreneur are here with some great deals for you!

In this episode, we discuss:

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If you are an influencer or someone who works with and hires influencers, this episode is for you! The legal rights surrounding influencer-created marketing content are very precise, so the language of your service agreements and hiring contracts must also be precise.

If you are thinking of starting a business or are a small business owner already, I invite you to join our Legalpreneur Five Day Challenge in the first week of December. It is going to cover everything you need to know as a small business owner; this won’t be just a surface level discussion like you get in this podcast, instead we are diving deep into all the knowledge you need to run your business for 2022.

Last week we covered trademarks and service marks; this week we are focused on © the copyright symbol. What does it mean and when can I use it?

Today we’re breaking down the facts about the copyright symbol. Whether you have a registered copyright or not, it’s important to understand this symbol so that you can use it correctly within your business.

™ SM and ®. What do they mean and when can I use them?

Today we’re breaking down the facts about trademark symbols. Whether you have a registered trademark or not, it’s important to understand these symbols so that you can use them correctly within your business.

Today we’re dispelling some misunderstandings about who will own your trademark when you file for one. In addition to holding companies, there are multiple paths you can choose regarding how to file for trademark ownership.

If you own multiple trademarks, it might be time to consider starting a holding company. Holding companies house intellectual property in order to keep your trademarks safe and to allow for greater licensing opportunities. Tune in today to see if your trademarks are a good candidate for this type of business structure.

There are new IRS reporting requirements for businesses starting in 2022 for payments made via apps like CashApp, Venmo, Paypal, and Zell, so we’re diving into that today. Passed in the American Rescue Plan earlier this year, the IRS is lowering the threshold of reporting requirements from these services. IF you are a business owner who relies on these platforms, you won’t want to miss this week!

This episode is for all you side hustlers out there! If you’re building a side hustle while you work your day job, you may be wondering if you need any legal protection at all. The answer is yes! Today I’ll dive into the must have legal protections you should have in place to protect your side hustle.

Coming up on September 29th and 30th, I will be hosting a FREE Legal Success Framework webinar! Go to AndreaSager.com/FreeLegalTraining to sign up! There are drawings to win some Paypal cash and other prizes, and the seminar will go in deep about how to keep your business safe and thriving.