Non-Compete Agreements are designed to give you the power to prohibit employees from engaging in business with competitors. However, the potential criteria and enforceability of these agreements can be hard to discern, leaving business owners with a lot of questions. Details on Non-Competes vary widely from state to state, so it’s important to know your state and local laws. Stick around to learn more about how to navigate Non-Compete Agreements.

Today I’m chatting with the Queen of Affiliate Programs, Laura Sprinkle. Laura is the mastermind behind some of the most successful affiliate programs currently running in the online business space, and she also helped launch the affiliate program for The Contract Vault! Join us to learn about the power of relationship building, how to run an affiliate program in an ethical and legal way, and the incredible benefits of starting an affiliate program for your business.

When you’re a new business owner, budgets can be tight. If money is an issue at the beginning of your business journey then it’s especially important to know how to best prioritize your legal needs. To help you, this week I’m laying out the top 4 business protections you’ll need in your business, and when it’s necessary to prioritize them.

Reliable contracts are absolutely necessary in order to keep you safe, no matter what stage your business is at. An airtight contract will make a world of difference if a dispute arises, so you’ll want to make sure that you’ve given good thought to the contracts that you use. However, it can be challenging to decide if a contract template or a custom contract drafted by an attorney is right for your business. Today I’ll go over the differences between contract templates and custom contracts to help you make that decision.

At first glance, LLCs and Trademarks might seem to have similarities, but in reality they are mutually exclusive of each other. Understanding the vast differences between LLCs and Trademarks is necessary in order to best protect your small business. Join me as I break down the differences and lay out why your business likely needs both.