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Navigating Employment Law for High-Growth Businesses
Curious about navigating the legal side of team growth? In this episode of Answers with Autumn, Autumn sits down with employment law expert Michelle Coakley to tackle hot topics like transitioning contractors to W2 employees, staying compliant with new Department of Labor rules, and mastering non-compete agreements. They also share must-know tips on employee handbooks, terminations, and using PEOs for...
Navigating Employment Law for High-Growth Businesses
Curious about navigating the legal side of team growth? In this episode of Answers with Autumn, Autumn sits down with employment law expert Michelle Coakley to tackle hot topics like transitioning contractors to W2 employees, staying compliant with new Department of Labor rules, and mastering non-compete agreements. They also share must-know tips on employee handbooks, terminations, and using PEOs for...
Text Message Marketing Could Cost Your Business Millions - Here's How to Protect Yourself
SMS text message marketing can be an incredibly powerful tool for engaging customers and driving sales. But there’s a hidden risk: even a single text sent without proper compliance could cost your business $500 to $1,500 in fines. We're breaking down the essential legal steps you need to take to keep your SMS marketing strategy compliant and secure.
Text Message Marketing Could Cost Your Business Millions - Here's How to Protect Yourself
SMS text message marketing can be an incredibly powerful tool for engaging customers and driving sales. But there’s a hidden risk: even a single text sent without proper compliance could cost your business $500 to $1,500 in fines. We're breaking down the essential legal steps you need to take to keep your SMS marketing strategy compliant and secure.
Avoid FTC Fines: 7 Best Practices for Using Testimonials in Your Marketing
Client testimonials are a powerful marketing tool, but they can also pose legal risks if not used correctly. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict rules regarding testimonials, especially when making claims about results. In this article, we cover key legal do’s and don’ts to help you use testimonials effectively while avoiding hefty fines and ensuring transparency with your audience.
Avoid FTC Fines: 7 Best Practices for Using Testimonials in Your Marketing
Client testimonials are a powerful marketing tool, but they can also pose legal risks if not used correctly. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has strict rules regarding testimonials, especially when making claims about results. In this article, we cover key legal do’s and don’ts to help you use testimonials effectively while avoiding hefty fines and ensuring transparency with your audience.
Why Register a Trademark: 7 Benefits of Trademark Registration
Have you wondered why you’d register a trademark? Well, picture this: You’ve spent years building your business from the ground up, pouring your heart and soul into creating something impactful and unique. But all your hard work may be at risk. Without proper legal protections in place at the right time, your business could be vulnerable to copycats, intellectual property...
Why Register a Trademark: 7 Benefits of Trademark Registration
Have you wondered why you’d register a trademark? Well, picture this: You’ve spent years building your business from the ground up, pouring your heart and soul into creating something impactful and unique. But all your hard work may be at risk. Without proper legal protections in place at the right time, your business could be vulnerable to copycats, intellectual property...
Autumn’s manifesto: why legal matters for your business (S5E171)
If you listen to just one episode of the Legal Road Map® podcast, let this be it. In the final episode - at least for the foreseeable future - Autumn shares takeaways from the past 5 years of running her own law firm, what all online business owners need to know about legal protection to build a sustainable, profitable business,...
Autumn’s manifesto: why legal matters for your business (S5E171)
If you listen to just one episode of the Legal Road Map® podcast, let this be it. In the final episode - at least for the foreseeable future - Autumn shares takeaways from the past 5 years of running her own law firm, what all online business owners need to know about legal protection to build a sustainable, profitable business,...
Behind the scenes: 5 day list building challenge (S5E170)
We love helping our clients get their legal house in order, but sometimes when we introduce a new service, contract template, or marketing initiative at the AWB Firm, we have to be our own lawyers, too! We recently hosted our very first 5 day list building challenge that brought up some questions around our terms and conditions, protecting a potential...
Behind the scenes: 5 day list building challenge (S5E170)
We love helping our clients get their legal house in order, but sometimes when we introduce a new service, contract template, or marketing initiative at the AWB Firm, we have to be our own lawyers, too! We recently hosted our very first 5 day list building challenge that brought up some questions around our terms and conditions, protecting a potential...