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Legal Foundations: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Working with a Business Lawyer

Knowing when and how to engage with a business lawyer can feel overwhelming. I've had countless conversations with clients who've sat on the fence, unsure where to even begin. In this blog, I demystify this process and walk you through exactly where to start—because honestly, it doesn't have to be complicated.

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This is why you want to avoid being sued in business

In this blog post, I will take you through what happens if you end up embroiled in a legal battle and why setting yourself up for success is crucial to avoid such situations. While many factors can lead to litigation, having strong foundational legals in your business and solid strategies in place can significantly reduce your risk of ending up in court.

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How to End a Coaching Contract: When parting ways is better for both parties.

As a coach, you understand the importance of building strong, transformative relationships with your clients, and your coaching contract serves as the foundation for these relationships, protecting both you + your clients while setting clear expectations. However, there are times when ending a coaching contract becomes necessary for the growth and well-being of both parties, and in this blog we explore why it’s crucial to master the art of professional transitions.

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ChatGPT and Copyright

As more and more entrepreneurs and business owners turn to ChatGPT to create content, questions about copyright ownership have begun to emerge. Clients have reached out to me several times lately asking, "Who owns the copyright if I'm using ChatGPT?" This is a great question, and in this blog post I will answer this in simple terms.

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Set Your Business Up Right for 2023

I talk a lot about legal documents being an important part of your risk mitigation strategy (along with your business structure and insurance). The thing is, when it comes to these things, they’re not set and forget. Each year, you’ll need to check everything to make sure it’s still serving you.

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Mental Health and Running a Business

I talk a lot about mindset with my followers and my clients, because good business acumen is half of the story, and our mental health is the other. Entrepreneurs have it particularly tough. So if you’re running a business and wondering why your mental health seems to be lacking, you’re not alone!

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The Intellectual Property that Wasn’t Theirs

Intellectual property is something you need to get your head around if you’re a business owner. When you do, you might find that you’re set and good to go. But you might find that you’re not, and if that’s the case, you’ve got some work to do on this front. Let’s dive into some famous trademark cases and what we can learn from them.

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