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 […]

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 […]

 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 […]

How to Negotiate/Redline a Contract Like a Lawyer  I’m attorney Brittany Ratelle, and I am a lawyer for online business owners just like you. I have helped hundreds of entrepreneurs get legally legit so that they can show up with more confidence in their businesses. I’ve helped creators, creatives, e-commerce owners, Etsy shops, influencers, bloggers, […]

I’m Brittany Ratelle, an attorney for online business owners, just like you. I’m here to help you get legally legit and to help you show up as a more confident entrepreneur. We are going to walk through the differences between LLCs, DBAs, sole proprietorships, and a whole lot of other alphabet soup. How do I […]

Do you own (or want to start) a freelancer business where you offer 1:1 services to clients?  Here is your guided checklist to get this specific type of modern business legally buttoned down:   # 1 – Protect the client service relationship = your main revenue stream  Hands down, the most CRITICAL piece of legal protection […]

Join me and seasoned entrepreneur Sara Urquhart as we share stories (good and bad) about business partnerships and give you the tips you need to make smart business partnership decisions. Sarah spells out the critical questions that you should ask yourself when you are deciding whether to go solo, or bring on a partner, and […]