4 Mistakes to Avoid Before Filing an LLC What are the big mistakes you want to avoid before registering for your LLC (limited liability company)? If you are an online business owner, you have plenty to worry about, and messing up your business corporation is not on that list. Here are the 4 mistakes to […]

How to Hire an Independent Contractor  Are you ready for some extra help in your business, but not sure how? This is a major milestone which is exciting but can also be a little scary–especially when legal terms start getting tossed around. All you want is for someone to help you stay organized in your […]

Do You Need a Business License to Start an Online Business? Do you need a business license to start an online business? Your online business could look like having a drop shipping business, being an affiliate, operating an Etsy store, etc. It can be hard to find a clear answer to this question when you’re […]

Which is Better for Your Online Business-LLC or S-Corp? If you’re new to owning an online business, you probably have many questions–including how to become legally legit and make the most out of your work. But first of all, good for you for starting! You are well on your way to making your business dreams […]

How to Pay Yourself From Your LLC   Have you ever wondered how to pay yourself fairly in an LLC? If you own a business and are your own boss, you’ve most likely set up an LLC (Limited Liability Company). There’s a very specific way that you should delegate money to make sure that you’re preserving […]

So someone owes you money and you want to make sure you can get it back. Stay tuned because I’m going to walk you through my five-step battle plan to make sure you can recover your hard-earned cash as a small business owner. I’m attorney for creative entrepreneurs, Brittany Ratelle, and I’m here to help […]

A 7-Step Battle Plan I’m Brittany Ratelle, attorney for online business owners. Today, we’re going to be talking about what to do if someone stole your content and posted it on Instagram, Tiktok, YouTube, or any other social media platform. You’ll want to know: what can I do about this? What are my options? What […]

 I’m Brittany Ratelle, attorney for online business owners. I’m so excited to have you here. I help business owners just like you get legally legit so they can show up and own their business in every sense of the word. We’re going to talk about the world of licensing. Welcome to Licensing 101 – must-know […]

I’m Brittany Ratelle, attorney for online business owners. I’m here to help you get legally legit. I’ll be your guide to make sure that we can own our businesses in every sense of the word, including doing the not-so-sexy parts like legal. You might be wondering how to use and reuse others’ content in a […]

Copyright, Trademark, and Intellectual Property Tools Every Business Needs    Hi, I’m Brittany Ratelle, attorney for online business owners. Here we make legal fun because your business is worth having it DONE. And today we’re going to be talking about intellectual property and brand protection, because believe it or not, just about everyone you know, […]