Advice from an expert on online business legal requirements

I constantly tell people to stay in their zone of genius, to keep the main thing the main thing, and when it comes to online business legal requirements or how to start an online business legally, well my friend, that’s one thing that I’m NOT an expert in. And yet, as everyone struggles with the legal requirements for their online business at some point in their CEO Teacher journey (I have soooooooooo been there….), that’s why today we’re consulting an expert. Friend, I can't tell you how happy I am that on today's show, I am interviewing Brittany Ratelle. Brittany is a lawyer who specializes in copyright and trademark law and she's going to break down how to start an online business legally.

The episode you’ve been waiting for – legal requirements for your online business

Brittany Ratelle is an attorney for creative and online entrepreneurs who helps people become more confident business owners through legal advice for their online businesses. Moreover, she has helped hundreds of business owners protect and grow their brands and has worked with Sharon Says So, Bravery Magazine, Bucket List Family, and many others. With a background in PR, marketing, and law, Brittany helps modern creative businesses navigate the digital landscape without losing their minds (or sense of humor). She believes in the power of cute office supplies AND good contracts and hosts a weekly podcast, Creative Counsel for Entrepreneurs. She also runs an e-commerce shop selling DIY legal resources called Creative Contracts. With this in mind, you’re going to love today’s show because you’re about to learn how to make money with an online business after you’ve set up your online business legally. So without further ado, please jump in and listen to this episode.

In this episode, you will learn:

• The online business legal requirements and best practices to implement when it comes to naming your online business, your online products, or your online brand
• Why your first priority to start an online business legally should be your brand name
• Which tool is best to protect your framework or curriculum
• Why making an LLC is the cheapest, most flexible way to put a fence between your business assets and your personal assets
• What order you should approach the legal requirements for your online business
• What to do if someone copies you on TpT
• The difference between copyrights in the classroom vs. selling online
• What you have to do to receive copyright protection for your curriculum resources

Links Mentioned in this Episode about online business legal requirements: 

• Terms Of Use Templates for Your Teacher Business
• The CEO Teacher’s Marketing with Email Guide: kaysemorris.com/email
• Brittany Ratelle on Instagram
• brittanyratelle.com
• Creative Contracts
• Hello my Name is Awesome
• Trademark Electronic Search System (TESS)
• United States Patent and Trademark Office
• About the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA)
• Digital Millennium Copyright Act
• Virtual Mailbox (U.S. Global Mail)

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