Ep 101: What It Takes To Legally Protect Your Business & Other Legal Support Tips with Heather Pearce Campbell

Did you just start your business? Are you launching a new product? Are you hiring a new team member? 

I’m not going to beat around the bush here –whether you’re building a business or expanding in some unique way, you absolutely NEED a strong legal foundation for your business to grow and thrive. 

I’m telling you, it’s so so SO important to get early strategic support (aka legal help) for your business…because if you don’t, at some point, you may come to a situation where you’re in some BIG trouble. 

So let’s make sure you’re legally protecting your business and yourself ASAP!

Luckily, today, our guest knows ALL about running a business that’s 100% legal.

Heather Pearce Campbell is a Seattle-based mama to two, podcast host, founder of Pearce Law PLLC, and creator of  The Legal Website Warrior®, an online business that provides legal support and educational information to entrepreneurs (coaches, consultants, online educators, speakers & authors) around the U.S. and the world.

Today, Heather is talking to us about the legal and technical side of business (you know you need to hear it) BUT she’s also explaining it in a super practical way that’s truly going to help business owners and entrepreneurs set up a strong business foundation. 

Heather is walking us through exactly what legal support you need in your business to make sure everything's up to par, including legal frameworks, risk assessments, trademarks, contracts, industry regulations, and so much more. 

This episode is a giant masterclass in business law, but in the best way, so hit that play button and let’s go!!!

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Times to Check Out:

[2:53] How a dramatic life occurrence shifted her perspective

[5:00] Launching a business out of law school

[8:30] Healthier’s go-to legal framework for business owners and entrepreneurs

[9:26] What can happen when entrepreneurs don’t set up a legal roadmap for their business

[11:00] Different legal issues that have happened to business owners

[12:30] Legal risks for location based businesses and online or virtual businesses

[13:45] The five buckets for entrepreneurs who care about their business

[15:00] Why legalities can make the difference between landing a big client or not

[16:21] Unpacking the five different entities or legal structures of businesses

[19:00] When you should take steps to change your legal entity

[20:30] Understanding the regulations and insurance in your industry

[23:40] How business agreements and contracts protect the moneymakers of your business

[27:30] How to look at your business and create a communication strategy