The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast

Welcome to Season 5 of The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast! I'm thrilled to bring you new episodes this Fall. Our mission is to offer practical legal tips to Canadian business owners, and this season, we're focusing on accessibility.Accessibility has been a major focus for me recently, and I've been working on it for the past few years. As we approach the end of 2024 and look ahead to the new year, I'm excited to delve deeper into this crucial topic.In today's episode, you'll discover:An overview of accessibility in Canada and why it's essential for businesses to address this issue.My personal motivation for enhancing accessibility in my own business and the steps I've taken towards this goal.Information about an upcoming free event dedicated to website accessibility—make sure to sign up!What sets this season apart from previous ones, along with a preview of the topics we'll cover this Fall.A reminder of the business benefits of making your business more accessible.Although accessibility legislation in Canada may not be as advanced as in the US or other countries, it's on the horizon. Even before compliance becomes mandatory, I firmly believe that striving for accessibility is a smart business move in 2024.I hope this season provides you with valuable, actionable insights to improve accessibility in your business. Join me on this journey to learn how to make your business more inclusive, and don't miss our next episode featuring our first expert guest of the season. Tune in and let's get started! Mentioned in this EpisodeWordpress Accessibility Day 2024 Overview of the Accessible Canada Act—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legal Mybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

As with many previous episodes, much of the content for the topics I talk about on this podcast come from questions that I receive from you. In this episode, I discuss legal expense insurance, which is something I haven't covered yet, but I have been asked about and will be useful to know about as a small business owner. Today you'll hear about:What legal expense insurance is, what it's specifically designed for and examples of some of the risks that may come up for a small business ownerLegal disputes commonly faced by small business owners and that may require legal expenses Why it's so important to understand what coverage you already have under your other insurance policies How often to have the conversation with your insurance broker and specific questions to ask when you do speak with that person The significant financial impact that legal issues can have on a business and the pros and cons to weigh as the ownerWhy more and more small business owners are opting for legal expense insurance right now If you haven't recently reviewed your commercial insurance policies, I hope this serves as a reminder for you to do that. As well, I wanted to provide you with the list of questions that you can ask your insurance broker when you have the conversation around your policies and coverage, so that you can get a sense of what types of legal risks you may be potential exposed to, and then you can make some more informed decisions about how to protect your small business. Mentioned in this EpisodeEpisode 39 - Three Layers of Liability Protection—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legal Mybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

Today I have a special episode for you, where I'm bringing you a customer success story of someone who has purchased my signature online program, The Canadian Online Legal Template Library, or “COLT” for short. I'll be talking with them about why they purchased the program, how they use it in their businesses and the benefits they've seen for them by using it. I've launched this program many times since 2019, but instead of me telling you about this product I've developed, I thought it would be interesting for you as a listener to hear from actual customers who have purchased it, in their own words. The first person you'll hear from is Patricia Dent, a business mentor and owner of Grow Vantage who works with entrepreneurs to design, launch and grow their businesses. She is also a sponsor of The Creative Space, a co-working entrepreneurial incubator in Barrie, Ontario, the community which she adopted in 2009. She is also a co-founder of Small Business Connect, a grassroots organization that fills a gap for low-cost small business networking in her local area and currently serves on the Barrie Chamber of Commerce.Patricia and her team of entrepreneurs teach business owners what they need to know to manage their business effectively and avoid the mistakes that can cost a bundle, or delay success, and their decades of combined experience help people reach profitability sooner. Patricia coaches entrepreneurs one-on-one, in groups or masterminds on top of classes in marketing and sales strategies, marketing tools, money and finance, managing or protecting your business, communications and productivity.Today you'll hear about:Patricia shares her experiences with lawyers and legal dealings and the exponential cost that is associated with this for business owners [3:08]How The Canadian Online Legal Template Library has become a major tool that Patricia uses when helping the entrepreneurs she and her team work with [3:34]The value of the Q&A sessions that are available when using Legal My Biz templates [5:05]Some of the main benefits early-stage entrepreneurs will see by using the resources that come with the program [8:50]What happens when early-stage entrepreneurs are willing to learn and open themselves up to advice and expert help [10:21]I hope you not only find nuggets of wisdom in Patricia's experience with the program, but that you'll also visit her website at https://www.growvantage.com/ to learn more about her team and how they help you to do the work you love, while teaching you to do the rest. If you too are ready to create a solid legal foundation for your Canadian online business with guided legal templates designed by an experienced business lawyer, you can join the Canadian Online Legal Template Library waitlist now at https://www.legalmybiz.ca/canadianlegaltemplatelibrary! Mentioned in the episode:Grow Vantage Website & Facebook Page Ask For Directions Business Training—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legal Mybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

A small business owner, brand is everything. Today's special guest is here to share his expert insights on all things branding, specifically the key things that you must be focusing on as you're building your brand in order to gain clarity and maximize your impact. Rich Kozak is The Voice of Impact Driven Branding. After 40 years of languaging and launching brands, he founded RichBrands specifically to serve heart-centered entrepreneurs & professionals evolving their individual brands with a foundation of clarity, energetic longevity and divine purpose. The deep-listening, caring branding expert, Rich's purpose is elevating your unique gifts that impact people's lives. Today you'll hear about:What Rick's definition of a “brand” is and why all brands must have a foundation of clarity His step-by-step process for developing your brand The way that you can use the elements of your marketing to define the brand you wish to become Some of the mistakes from a trademark perspective people are making with their branding Best practices to follow when creating your logo, deciding on your brand's colours and more…If you are a heart-centered and experienced entrepreneur who knows there's more for you and the people you serve, what Rick shares in this episode will not only help you gain more clarity for your brand, but it will allow you to  increase the impact that you are making. To learn more about Rick and the ways that RichBrands can assist you in getting your brand right, you can visit his website at https://richbrands.info/.  Mentioned in the episode:Rich's Website, Facebook & InstagramConnect with Rich on LinkedIn—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

Have you ever considered running an online contest in Canada, and wanted to know the legal rules around this? Whether it's to get new subscribers to your email list or followers on social media, there can be many good reasons to run an online contest, however most times the focus can be on the marketing end of things, and not the legal rules.In this episode, I share the Competition Act of Canada framework, what to know about social media platform rules, short and long contest rules, winner release forms, the skill testing question, and more. Today you'll hear about:The importance of complying with the Competition Act (Canada) rules and how to get started in doing an online contest How to design a contest with the key aspects of the Competition Act in mind from the startThe second layer of rules that will apply when running a contest on social media from the social media platformsTips and advice for using the winner release form with your contest A few other relevant laws related to contests People can gain many email subscribers and followers from running online contests, so it's not my intent to discourage anyone from doing them, but I hope this helps provide clarity with contests and more understanding on how to do them properly. I encourage you to check out the resources I mentioned below, and I'll see you back here soon with a brand-new episode. Mentioned in the episode:Competition Act (Canada) Contest RulesSocial Media Platform Contest Rules —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

Today's special expert guest is Robyn McTague, someone who helps small business owners and entrepreneurs understand why they do what they do and how to have better relationships and engagement.In this episode, she reveals the way to identify the difference between a personality conflict and a motivational conflict, and how to resolve or avoid the situation all together.Robyn is the Creator of A Life of Choice Coaching & Consulting, which takes a deep dive into understanding why we do what we do to create a life of freedom and choice. Robyn combines expertise in science and metaphysics, and she has created a unique holistic approach bringing alignment, authenticity, and connection within ourselves and others. Her work includes building communication, engagement and harmony within teams, resulting in more profits and success.Today you'll hear about:How Robyn's upbringing led her to the important work she does todayThe key benefits business owners can see by working with heHer insights on approaching conflicts between business owners and their clients  How contracts are for both parties' protection, and setting up parameters sets expectationRobyn's advice for preparing for hiring as a solopreneur Ways you can use the motivation map in HR and the hiring processMotivation maps for teens when entering post-secondary education or entering the workforce Whether it's for business or personal, understanding the relationships you have is key, and I'm grateful for Robyn coming onto the podcast to share her wisdom on this topic. I encourage you to visit her website and check out all the resources she has on discovering the path to relationship freedom, and increasing your energy, engagement and quality of life. Thanks for listening, and I'll see you back here next week with a brand-new episode. Mentioned in the episode:Robyn's Website & Email Connect with Robyn on LinkedIn & Facebook—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

I've been getting a lot of questions the last number of months about buying and selling a business, sometimes from current owners with successful businesses who are looking ahead to sell, and also from people wanting a business who are wondering if they should start from scratch or buy an existing one. That's why in this episode, I want to explore these topics and share what you should know about buying an existing business. Specifically, I want to discuss the difference between buying and selling shares and assets, as this is an important distinction that you will need to be aware of if you're considering buying or selling an established business.Today you'll hear about:The key points of difference between buying shares and buying assets of a company The ways in which business brokers can help in this process and what you should leave to your accountant or lawyer instead Why sellers prefer to sell shares and buyers prefer to buy assets and how you can work this outHow to negotiate the necessary legal agreement for selling shares versus buying assets The reasons that a buyer takes on more risk when purchasing shares and what to understand about due diligence and representationsAs you'll hear, when selling or buying a company, preparation is key. This is especially true if you are selling, and you need to be thinking about this several years in advance. It's very important for you to be working with your accountant, and to consider what role a business broker should play or not play, in this process. I hope this conversation helps shed some light on what's really involved in this type of transaction, and it gives you some things to consider about buying assets versus shares in a company. —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

Balancing your business and your life can feel impossible if you're not focused on the right things, so I'm excited to share with you a recent conversation I had with an expert on this subject, Michelle Ricketts of Cohesion Services, whose proven process integrates people with systems and operations to build a self-sustaining business that can handle everyday challenges. Overall health and fitness always played a part in Michelle's life, her 35 year corporate career, and continue to be important in her consulting approach today, differentiating her from others in the industry. Michelle guides business owners, influencers, and SMBs to develop a self-sustaining business, increase revenues, and take back time to do things that excite them!Today you'll hear about:What Michelle's entrepreneurial journey has looked like and what she considers her “secret sauce” to be The systems she helps people put in place that allows them to create self-sustaining businesses A look at how wellness systems and legal systems can work together The key pieces to have in your contracts and the way that templates can help in this process What to always keep in mind about the importance of taking time off I want to thank Michelle for taking the time to share her valuable insights on getting the key business foundations and systems in place so that you can truly enjoy life and business, and I encourage you to visit her website and connect with Michelle on social media to see all things that Cohesion Services has to offer. Mentioned in the episode:Michelle's Website & Business Freedom ScorecardConnect with Michelle on LinkedIn & FacebookCohesion Services YouTube Channel Join the Waitlist for My Canadian Online Legal Template Library—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

For this week's episode, I decided to try something a little bit different and take you with me, in real time, an actual filing process for a Canadian copyright registration for my online program, The Canadian Online Legal Template Library. Today you'll hear about:The reasons why you would want to register a copyright What the actual process looks like to file a copyright online and how to find the right form and login for your needs How to properly file ownership plus some other important things to consider for the future What the declaration is and the way to choose the best option for your situation A closer look at the payment and filing process on the website The difference between a copyright and a trademark So strap yourself in and come along for the ride, as I take you through the process on the website and click on menus to show you what is involved in this process. The links to the resources I mentioned in this episode are listed below, and for more valuable resources, including my Ultimate Checklist for Running a Business Online in Canada, don't forget to visit my website at www.legalmybiz.ca/. Mentioned in the episode:Canadian Intellectual Property Office Spreadsheet to Track Important Copyright Details How Does My Content Get Protected By Copyright?—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

In this episode, we're talking about litigation and how to break the whole process down into small, manageable steps, as this is a process that can often be overwhelming and all-consuming. Today's expert guest is Matt Canzer, and throughout his journey he has been able to simplify the litigation process by creating resources that help people deal with the process one step at a time.As founder of Butterfly Legal, Matt empowers self-represented clients with on-demand legal coaching. He is a licensed, practicing lawyer with experience in criminal prosecution, personal injury litigation, and mental health law advocacy. He also supervises law graduates serving underserved communities at the Everyone Legal Clinic. He is dedicated to using legal technology to meaningfully address the Access to Justice crisis with innovative, efficient delivery models for legal services.Today you'll hear about:Matt's journey from legal firm life to offering services for litigation coachingThe factors that come into play when people decide to self-represent during litigation The way in which Matt carefully identified all the places where people get stuck in the litigation process in order to determine how he could help others What to consider if you are a small business owner entering into litigation while running your company simultaneously  The common types of claims that arise for small businessesHow to decide whether litigation is worthwhile in your situation or something you should avoid pursuing What to know about demand letters and the ways they can be helpful If you're in need of legal coaching for litigation matters, I encourage you to visit Matt's website to see how Butterfly Legal can help you in this process. I'm grateful Matt joined me on the podcast to share his insights with you today, and stay tuned for more informative interviews with expert guests that I'll have for you in the coming weeks.  Mentioned in the episode:Butterfly Legal's WebsiteFollow Butterfly Legal on LinkedIn & Instagram —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Privacy is something myself and past guests have spoken about on the podcast before, and today I want to focus on the most important thing to have nailed down when it comes to privacy in your business. I'm talking about having a privacy officer for your business, because to follow federal and provincial legislation, identifying and appointing this person is mandatory to comply with those legislations.Today you'll hear about:Why privacy is such an important thing to consider for your business  What the responsibilities of your privacy officer will entail Ways in which privacy impact assessments can assist youBest practices for handling privacy in contractsHow to approach choosing a privacy officer within your businessTips for putting privacy management plan and privacy breach plans in place I hope this episode helps answer any questions that you may have about the role of a privacy officer, who this person is and what they are responsible for, and I encourage you to check out the previous episodes listed below to learn even more about privacy in your business.Mentioned in the episode:What To Do If You Have A Privacy Breach With Practical Privacy Coach Jean EatonEmployee Snooping and Other Privacy Breaches to Guard Against if You're a Health Care Practitioner Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Tips for Online Businesses with Braden Newell —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit my website at  Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. 

Are you working a 9 to 5 job and maybe looking for a change in careers, or a way to make extra money? Today you'll meet Vivian Balkaron, aka “Virtual Vivian”, who is a freelance entrepreneur, virtual assistant, consultant and course developer. As someone who quit her job in 2016 and became a 6-figure virtual assistant, Vivian now teaches others how she did it. Today you'll hear about:How the virtual assistant industry has grown since Vivian started in itWhy it's important to remember that this is not a “job”, it's a business The legal side of starting an independent contractor business The specific point in Vivian's career where she decided to start helping other virtual assistants grow their small business How creating courses and offering consulting services to others has changed Vivian's life and business What businesses should consider when hiring VAs and where to look for one when you're ready to hire Some of tech tools that have helped Vivian along the wayHow doing this sort of work is great way of dipping your toes into being an entrepreneur [27:06]I'm happy that Vivian joined me to share her insights and expertise, and I hope it gives you a unique look at this exciting and growing profession. Mentioned in the episode:Vivian's Website & Instagram Her TikTok & YouTubeEmail Vivian Upwork & FiverrAsana & ZapierFlodesk & Mailchimp—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

I've been drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements for more than 20 years now, and I recently revisited this topic when teaching a class of female tech founders. This group had a lot of specific questions about shareholder agreements, and I thought listeners of the podcast might as well, which is why I'm bringing you an episode dedicated to this subject. Today, I share what a shareholder agreement is, when you need one, some of the different sections you'll find in this document, as well as other considerations and what you need to be aware of. Today you'll hear about:Why I sometimes describe a shareholder agreement as a “prenup for shareholders” When a shareholder agreement is needed and when one isn't required What it covers and the main topics that should be addressed in it Additional considerations around investor requirementsCustomizing your shareholders agreement for the province or federal legislation where your corporation was formedHaving all of this in writing and negotiating the terms of the shareholder agreement upfront will go a long way in protecting the interests of all parties involved. I hope this episode gets you thinking about reviewing your current shareholder agreement and making sure the provisions are still relevant, or will get you thinking about getting one in place if needed now, or at any time in the future. —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Today we are looking at the things that business owners should know about tax and when to work with a tax lawyer and a tax accountant, and to help go deeper on this topic I've invited Primrose Watson to share her expertise. Primrose founded Primrose Tax Law and designed the law firm to be a place where she can be the tax enthusiast she is and build an inclusive workspace so that every firm member can be their authentic selves and thrive. As she says, tax enthusiasm is not mandatory, but it will be contagious! Today you'll hear about:The difference between a tax lawyer and a tax accountant and when is the time to hire theA closer look the important role that a tax lawyer will play in your businessWhat a Section 85 rollover is and what it allows a small business owner to doSome of the things that will change for you operationally when you incorporateAnnual maintenance of an incorporationWhen to think about a holding company or investment company What sets Primrose and her firm apart from others in her industryFor a small business owner, this episode is packed with valuable information and resources to be thinking about in terms of tax planning, and I encourage anyone listening to visit Primrose's website, review her publications and reach out to her with any questions. As always, please let us know what resonated most with you from my conversation with Primrose, and we'd love for you to share the ways in which this conversation has helped you. Mentioned in the episode:Primrose Tax Law's Website & Publications Connect with Primrose on LinkedIn—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Privacy legislation and privacy practices are moving more and more all the time towards more transparency, and I get a lot of questions about cookies and what we need to do about them as business owners with websites. In this episode, I highlight what cookies are for, why we need them, plus the policies and processes you need to ensure are in place as a business owner.Today you'll hear about:What cookies are and why are they needed on websites The reasons why we need to have a policy around cookies stated on our website The four most important things to have on your website right now A look at cookie preferences and “Cookiebot” When and where cookies are required, plus the times when they are notThe different types of cookies on a website and what responsibilities the privacy officer in a business will have in this process This episode is a must-listen for business owners navigating the intricacies of privacy legislation and online transparency, and my hope is it provides you with a guide and framework for understanding cookies and implementing the appropriate policies around them. Mentioned in the episode:Cookiebot —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

A couple of weeks ago, I did a webinar series on the “Five Legal Issues You Haven't Thought About as a Canadian Content Creator”and today I wanted to pick one of the topics from that webinar and go into it in a bit more in-depth here on the podcast. Defamation is something that as a business owner you need to be aware of and knowledgeable about, and in this episode I share what exactly defamation is, recent cases that have occurred and some tools you can use to prevent defamation and protect yourself from it. Today you'll hear about:What defamation is and new aspect to it now that so much of our lives are spent online The three points of a legal test and the three points of a legal defence when it comes to defamation A few recent cases that demonstrate examples of defamation Some of the tools you can use and things you can do to prevent defamation from happening Mentioned in the episode:Saskatoon dentist wins defamation settlement against two former employeesDefamation case underscores how reality is hard to discern in online dating, says anthropologistTamborine Mountain High School Principal wins defamation case against parents who made derogatory comments on social media—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Today I have another “From the Vault” episode, and this is a timely one. If your business is incorporated with a December 31st year-end, you are likely getting things together for your accountant to prepare for tax preparation and filing. In this episode, I reveal what you need to be thinking about in regards to your corporate minute book, and I hope it serves as a good reminder of the annual “maintenance” you need to do for your business that's incorporated. Specifically, I dive into:What is a corporate minute book? It can be physical (often a binder) or digital (usually a PDF).What should be included in a corporate minute book? - There are five key sections of the corporate minute book - Constating Documents, Certificates, Minutes, Registers, and Share Certificates.When should a corporate minute book be updated? - Update and maintain certain sections of your minute book when your corporation has changes or on an annual basis.As mentioned in last week's episode, If you are looking to create a solid legal foundation for your Canadian online business with guided legal templates designed by an experienced business lawyer, my Canadian Online Legal Template Library is open for enrollment for a very limited time, until February 9th, and you can join now at www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/canadianlegaltemplatelibrary! Mentioned in the episode:Check out our Annual Corporate Dividends Resolutions Package - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/annual-corporation-dividend-resolutions/Join My Canadian Online Legal Template Library - open for enrollment until February 9th —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Sometimes I like to go back and pull some of my favourite past episodes from the podcast to bring back for listeners, so in today's “From the Vault” episode we'll be catching up with Jacqueline Steudler, who I first had on the podcast about a year ago. Jacqueline is a participant in my Canadian Online Legal Template Library which is open for enrollment right now until February 9th, and I wanted to share what Jacqueline had to say about the template library: "Best investment I ever made. The legal templates are easy to adjust to my business needs and if I have a question I can ask Corinne. Her knowledge, eye for detail and unwavering sense of humour make the whole experience invaluable. Win win win all around."Jacqueline's journey in entrepreneurship has evolved since we recorded this interview. She is trained as an art therapist because she has always been a visual artist who loves to help others, so it was a natural step for her. She loves her job, but she also loves to create and spend time in her art studio, so she is transitioning right now to operating a full-time visual arts business. Jacqueline has a new Instagram account to show off her latest thread sculptures, and if you love art you'll want to check it out and follow her at www.instagram.com/jacquelinesteudlerart. Not only do I love hearing about people's origin stories as an entrepreneur, I also was excited to hear how the template library has been valuable to Jacqueline. If you are looking to create a solid legal foundation for your Canadian online business with guided legal templates designed by an experienced business lawyer, my Canadian Online Legal Template Library is open for enrollment for a limited time, until February 9th, and you can join now at www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/canadianlegaltemplatelibrary! Mentioned in the episode:Join My Canadian Online Legal Template Library - open for enrollment until February 9thConnect with Jacqueline:Website: www.healingforgrievinghearts.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/jacquelinesteudlerartLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinesteudler/ —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

As a business owner, have you stopped to consider what might happen if you don't do estate planning with consideration of your business? In this episode, your legal guide Corinne Boudreau shares the ins and outs of estate planning for business owners in Canada, and she reveals what you need to know so that you don't leave a mess for your loved ones or business partners! Today you'll hear about:Specific healthcare directives you should be aware of when planning your estate What to be aware of with a property, or financial, power of attorneyThings to consider for wills with children under the age of majority A look at the executor of a will and the important role they play in this process The importance of have a shareholder's agreement in place if you are incorporated with business partners What the probate process entails and the key points to understand about it 3 things that can make your simple affairs more complexMentioned in the episode:Legal Essentials for Business Growth - delivered in Nova Scotia through the NS Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration Workplace Education ProgramWillfully.ca Discount Code Link *15% off any Willful plan—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon!You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca. —-

Welcome to Season 4, and Corinne Boudreau is not only back with a brand-new episode, but the podcast has gotten a bit of a makeover with a new name, The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast! In this episode, she reveals the online tools she uses in her business and how to incorporate legal requirements in them. There are lots of great ways that using these online tools can help you get your legal house in order for 2024 - and beyond! Today you'll hear about: The legal advantages of using a course management platform and why Kajabi is one of Corinne's favourite to use Why she decided to add Thrivecart to her course platform in 2022 What to consider when using affiliate links in your business The legal implications of online meeting platforms such as ZoomMentioned in the episode:Kajabi Partner Link *this is an affiliate link for a Kajabi 30-day free trial and I may receive monetary compensation for promoting this product Thrivecart Partner Link *this is an affiliate link for a ThriveCart Lifetime Offer and I may receive monetary compensation for promoting this product Episode 17 - Who Can I Add To My Email List?https://www.spreaker.com/episode/who-can-i-add-to-my-email-list--51855079Episode 29 - Four Key Online Relationships To Document With A Contracthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/four-key-online-relationships-to-document-with-a-contract--52597220 —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon! You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, corinne@legalmybiz.ca.

Fan art is something that is very popular right now, but if you're thinking of making these types of creations, there are certain things to take into consideration in terms of trademarks, copyrights, fair use and intellectual property. In this episode, Corinne Boudreau speaks with April Baird of April M Designs, a visual creator from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to share all about fan art and what you need to know about this form of expression. Today you'll hear about: What fan art is and how it relates to copyright issues and trademarksWhy fan art is so popular right now and what to be aware of in regards to the concept of fair use or fair dealings in the context of commercial useSome of the ways that you may be able to produce your own fan art for saleA few of the risks associated with fan art production April's advice for event organizers that feature fan art creatorsMentioned in the episode:April's Website, Instagram & Facebook —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

Have you ever had a misunderstanding in one of your business relationships? Unfortunately, this is all too common and can cost a lot of small business owners time, energy, and even money. In this episode, Corinne Boudreau shares the key things to be aware of with contracts, and the ways to avoid problems or misunderstandings that may arise. Today you'll hear about: The best time to be thinking about whether you need a contract in place What is the difference between preliminary discussion and contract formation, and an example that can illustrate this type of situation Why it's so important to always be communicating with the other party before, during and after the contract is signed How to make sure acceptance is clear for both parties and more best practices to follow in this processWe hope these tips and stories will help you to avoid some of the misunderstandings that can happen when you are forming business contracts! Mentioned in the episode:Episode 29 - Four Key Online Relationships To Document With A Contracthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/four-key-online-relationships-to-documenEpisode 7 - What to put in your client contracthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/what-to-put-in-your-client-contract Episode 6 - Ways to get a contract signed digitallyhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/ways-to-get-a-contract-signed-digitally Episode 5 - Why written contracts are better than oral contractshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/why-written-contracts-are-better-than-or—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

Today, Corinne Boudreau has a conversation with a “coach of coaches”, Marc Mawhinney, as there are a lot of listeners of this podcast and people in her community that are coaches. In this episode, you'll hear about Marc's own journey in entrepreneurship and specifically how he became a coach, his tips for marketing and getting clients, what to consider in terms of legalities in the coaching space, and so much more. Today you'll hear about: Key points to consider for getting clients for your coaching businessWhat is new in the coaching world today Legal issues and challenges that exist in the coaching world right nowGood practices for coaches to implement in order to make sure they get paid How to approach advertising your prices and charges What to be aware of in terms of professional liability insurance [36:27]Whether you are a coach or not, there is a ton of value and solid business advice in what Marc and Corinne share in this conversation!Mentioned in the episode:http://www.naturalborncoaches.com/http://10kmonthcoach.com/ http://thecoachingjungle.com/ Coaching Questions: A Coach's Guide to Powerful Asking Skills by Tony Stoltzfus: https://www.amazon.ca/Coaching-Questions-Coachs-Powerful-Asking/dp/0979416361/ —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

In today's episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks about social proof and testimonials, and how to get proper permission and legal consent to use them in your business! Today you'll hear about: The basic first principles for using testimonials as social proof in your business and what Corinne's “legal brain” is thinking when it comes to this topicWhat to understand about social media and the terms you agree to while using each platformA look at the various ways and practical applications to getting permission for testimonials to useHow to approach acquiring testimonials with a built-in short release form, and an example of how I did it when issuing a feedback survey for one of my programsThe way to handle testimonials from unsolicited feedback, and much more…You want to be able to use testimonials in the marketing of your products and services, and the information in this episode will help you determine how to take the approach that ensures you are protected legally! Mentioned in the episode:https://www.zenmath.ca/—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

Cybersecurity is something that business owners and individuals need to be paying very close attention to right now, and today, Corinne Boudreau speaks with guest expert Braden Newell to dive deeper into all things cybersecurity. Braden Newell is an Apple technologist, cybersecurity consultant, and technology educator based out of Nova Scotia, Canada. His life's mission is to make technology easier to understand. He takes pride in taking complex technical topics and translating them into simpler speak. In this episode, Braden shares his expertise on cybersecurity and provides valuable tips and tools that will help keep you, and your information, safe! Today you'll hear about: What cybersecurity controls are how small business owners can use themThe importance of Identifying your own risk profileWays to secure yourself with passwords and what happens in a password leakSocial media accounts and the things you should not be doingWho is being target in phishing attacks and the reasons behind them The difference between security and privacy when it comes to email What to know about ethical data collection storage and useBraden's advice for access controls and identity management A look at cyber security insuranceMentioned in the episode:Braden's Website & LinkedIn Social Media Day Halifax Digital Nova ScotiaLastPass TitanFileSecurity.orgDashlaneBitwardenGoogle AuthenticatorMicrosoft Authenticator Proton Signal Encrypted Messaging Okta Single Sign-In FileVault (Apple) BitLocker (Microsoft) MobileSyrupEpisode 30 - What To Do If You Have A Privacy Breach With Practical Privacy Coach Jean Eatonhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-privacy-breach- —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

To kick off a brand new season of Get It In Writing, we've got a big topic for you today! What if something goes wrong in business, you get sued, or if the unexpected happens and causes liability to you or your business? These “What If” scenarios can keep business owners up at night, and in this episode, Corinne Boudreau explores the layers of liability protection that can go a long way to help give you peace of mind, and the maximum legal protection! Today you'll hear about: How to set up the base layers of protection in your business with contracts and policies, and the very first place to start in this processThe ways in which commercial insurance differs from other types of insurance and how it can protect your business from certain risksHow choosing the right legal structure for your business can provide you liability protectionNothing is perfect! A few examples of when business owners can be personally held liable, even if the business is incorporated….Mentioned in the episode:Episode 37 - Three Important Places To Put Disclaimers To Cover Your Butthttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/three-important-places-to-put-disclaimerEpisode 26 - How To Have A Work Party Without Liabilityhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/how-to-have-a-work-party-without-liabili Episode 16 - Are Legal Waivers Legit?https://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/are-legal-waivers-legit Episode 11 - The Four Legal Things You Need on Your Business Websitehttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/the-four-legal-things-you-need-on-your-bEpisode 9 - The Three Types of Legal Structures for Your Canadian Businesshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/the-three-types-of-legal-structures-for- Episodes 8 - What contracts to use when you are hiring someonehttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/what-contracts-to-use-when-you-are-hirin Episode 7 - What to put in your client contracthttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/51855088 Blog Post, Avoid Nasty Surprises with Proper Insurance Coverage for Your Online Business—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau reflects on and shares her favorite moments from the latest season of the podcast. Today you'll hear about: The most popular episodes and some hot topics that needed to be focused on Why she enjoyed bringing guest on to the podcast to interview, and a few of the most memorable guest episodes from Season 2 How “shout outs” were introduced this season and why it's something that will be continuing in Season 3Season 3 will be dropping in late August or early September 2023, so don't forget to subscribe and stay tuned for brand new content! Mentioned in the episode:Link to Season 2 - Episode 34 - Who Owns The Copyright In The Content You Create With ChatGPT?https://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/who-owns-the-copyright-in-the-content-yoLink to Season 2 - Episode 30 - What To Do If You Have A Privacy Breach With Practical Privacy Coach Jean Eatonhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/what-to-do-if-you-have-a-privacy-breach- Link to Season 2 - Episode 28 - Discussing Art Therapy With Art Therapist & Grief Coach Jacqueline Steudlerhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/discussing-art-therapy-with-art-therapis Link to Season 2 - Episode 27 - Did The Apple Fall Far From The Tree? With Special Guest Bernie Boudreauhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/did-the-apple-fall-far-from-the-tree-wit Link to Season 2 - Episode 25 - Deconstructing A Story With Storytelling Coach Marsha Shandurhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/deconstructing-a-story-with-storytelling Link to Season 2 - Episode 21 - I Don't Want To Give You My Home Addresshttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/i-dont-want-to-give-you-my-home-address Link to Season 2 - Episode 20 - Promoting Local Businesses With Melanie Little Of vLifehttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/promoting-local-businesses-with-melanie-Link to Season 2 - Episode 19 - What To Do (Legally) If Your Clients Or Customers Are Outside Of Canadahttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16866475/what-to-do-legally-if-your-clients-or-cu Link to Season 1 of Get It In Writinghttps://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/get-it-in-writing

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau highlights the importance of disclaimers for liability protection and risk management in your business.Specifically, Corinne dives into all the places you should put disclaimers:In your Client Contracts.On your business website.On your online program agreements (courses, memberships, group programs).Use disclaimers liberally in your relationships to create proper boundaries and to limit your legal risks if things go awry.—Mentioned in the episode:Link to Season 1 - Episode 11 - The Four Legal Things You Need on Your Website https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51855115 Link to Season 1 - Episode 14 - The Legal Aspects of an Online Launch https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51855141 —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau explains how NUANS® (Newly Upgraded Automated Name Search) searches work and how they can help you avoid common business name issues.Specifically, Corinne dives into:When you need to register a business name in your province, how to register multiple business names, and what to do if you are federally incorporated.How to do a NUANS search and what to look for in the results.Possible issues with not registering your business name.Do proper searches first and then be sure to register all business names that you are using. —Mentioned in the episode:NUANS.com website - https://nuans.com/Get It In Writing - Episode 9 - The Three Types of Legal Structures for Your Canadian Business https://www.spreaker.com/episode/51855082 —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks about how to identify and protect trade secrets in your business.Specifically, Corinne dives into:How to identify a trade secret in your businessHow trade secrets are different than copyright and trademarks as a type of IP in your business.What to do to protect your trade secrets in your business.Identify trade secrets in your business so that you can keep them secret. —Mentioned in the episode:Grab my IP Cheatsheet PDF download here – https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NIfGVOuPQpb8XdplsSV5AZt2MPIwOJZb/view—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks about content created using the AI platform, ChatGPT, and copyright issues surrounding the content we create when we use this tool.Specifically, Corinne dives into:How the owner of ChatGPT does not assert copyright over the outputs of the platform when you enter questions and prompts.What the terms of use of ChatGPT tell us about copyright ownership.Why you should use the output as a first draft or to generate ideas but not the whole text word-for-word if you want to own the content. Spoiler alert: the output may be pulled from sources that could infringe copyrightUse ChatGPT with a standard amount of caution that you use any third-party platforms. —Mentioned in the episode:Get It In Writing Episode 13 How Does My Content Get Protected By Copyright? Open AI (ChatGPT) Terms of Use - https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau discusses some of the legal issues and risks associated with small businesses and their social media accounts.Specifically, Corinne dives into:Why, as a business owner, you should make sure that you own and control the social media accounts associated with your business.How understanding the social media terms of use will help you to protect your account from violations and possible shutdown.The importance of paying attention to how employees and contractors are posting on behalf of your business or about your business on social media.Think about the social media accounts of your business as an asset of the business and protect them accordingly. Have policies to govern how your social media accounts are being used.—Want some FREE legal resources? Visit https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/five-legal-todos-social-media to grab my resources for Legal Things to Do Before You Post on Social Media—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau discusses the contents and purpose of the corporate minute book for incorporated businesses in Canada.Specifically, Corinne dives into:What is a corporate minute book? It can be physical (often a binder) or digital (usually a PDF).What should be included in a corporate minute book? - There are five key sections of the corporate minute book - Constating Documents, Certificates, Minutes, Registers, and Share Certificates.When should a corporate minute book be updated? - Update and maintain certain sections of your minute book when your corporation has changes or on an annual basis.Make sure you know where your minute book is located and check to see how up-to-date it is.—Check out our Annual Corporate Dividends Resolutions Package - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/annual-corporation-dividend-resolutions/ —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau explains why non-solicitation clauses are more appropriate and more enforceable for most types of contracts than non-competition clauses.Specifically, Corinne chats about:How to understand when to use and not to use non-competition clauses in legal agreements when hiring.How non-solicitation clauses and non-disclosure clauses can be used to protect your business or practice instead (and better).How regulated healthcare practitioners can apply these lessons to their own practices, including hiring new associates and staff.—Want to know more about the differences between hiring employees and contractors? Check out this blog post - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/blog/do-you-know-the-difference-between-hiring-employees-and-contractors-in-your-canadian-businessCheck out the Legal Template Hiring Pack - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/legal-hiring-template-package/ —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau welcomes back guest and “Friend of the show”, Jean Eaton to talk about aout what to do if you or when you have a privacy breach in your business. Jean will talk about her 4-Step Response Plan to Prevent Privacy Breach Pain. Specifically, Corinne and Jean dive into:What is a privacy breach? One of the biggest mistakes in managing a privacy breach is not recognizing the privacy breach.What to do about the privacy breach once it happens - 8 out of 10 businesses will have one in the next 5 years.What are the costs of a privacy breach? Including fines, loss of productivity, loss of staff time and other recovery costs.—Connect with Jean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeaneaton/—If you don't have a privacy policy for your business check out the Website Legal Essentials package - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/website-legal-essentials/ Or if you are a Regulated Health Care Practitioner, check out this free on-demand webinar Roadmap to Start Your Online Healthcare Practice - https://my.demio.com/ref/ZeSrSUlruKiEeDJX—PIPEDA's Mandatory Privacy Breach Notification:https://youtu.be/DirUQp2xqO8—Listen to Season 1 Episode 10 of Get It In Writing:‘Employee Snooping and Other Privacy Breaches to Guard Against if You're a Health Care Practitioner' with Jean Eatonhttps://www.spreaker.com/user/16820784/employee-snooping-and-other-privacy-brea —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau highlights that anytime a business has a relationship, there should probably be a contract. With online business relationships, this episode talks about four key relationships to document with a contract.Specifically, Corinne chats about:Having an Affiliate program for your business - Affiliate Contracts set clear expectations including payment terms.Hiring an Influencer for your business - Influencer Contracts set out key deliverables and terms.Collaborating with other businesses to create online course content - Guest Contributor Agreements and Joint Venture Agreements.Don't make assumptions about how things will be delivered, tracked or paid out in your online relationships. Hope is not a strategy!—Check out the Canadian Course Creator Package - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/canadian-course-creator-package/—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau is joined by Jacqueline Steudler, Art Therapist and Grief Coach. After her mother's death in 2013, she has focused on helping grieving women. Jacqueline's art therapy knowledge and grief recovery training help her clients navigate their grief journey. Listen in to the conversation about Jacqueline's journey from Art teacher in Switzerland to Art Therapist and Grief Coach in Nova Scotia.Specifically, Corinne and Jacqueline chat about:Why assigning grades to art was a catalyst for moving from teaching to art therapyCreative strategies for dealing with grief Why it's important as a creative person to not procrastinate on the legal stuff and just get it done.—Connect with Jacqueline:Website: https://www.healingforgrievinghearts.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jst_arttherapy/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinesteudler/—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ —Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

Did the apple fall far from the tree? In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks to her dad, Bernie Boudreau about the legal profession and how it can improve.Specifically, Corinne chats with Bernie about:- Why he chose law as a profession and some highlights and lowlights from his legal career in Cape Breton.- His experiences in hiring and working with lawyers in his role with start-up companies.- How the legal profession can change for the better in the next 5-10 years.—Read more about Bernie: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernie_Boudreau—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau is sharing some tips for hosting a holiday party for the workplace without creating liability concerns.Specifically, Corinne sheds light on:- Why workplace safety laws do not go out the window during the holiday party.- How planning ahead can help you create the right culture for celebrating the end of the year and other holiday traditions.- How serving alcohol at a holiday party requires you to consider the concept of "social host liability" and how to keep everyone safe.—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau welcomes storytelling coach Marsha Shandur to discuss storytelling and when she knew it was time to get more serious about contracts.Specifically, Corinne and Martha chat about:- Some of their go-to stories to tell and some of their inspirations- How Marsha deconstructs the telling of her story- Top tips and resources for how to make your stories better —Check out Marsha's secret landing page that she created for just for this episode:https://www.yesyesmarsha.com/getitinwriting/And connect with Marsha on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yesyesmarsha/—Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau discusses some potential issues to consider regarding the capacity to get your contracts signed.Specifically, Corinne dives into:- Why the age of majority matters - it is the age at which someone is considered a legal adult. - Other considerations for client or customer capacity issues regarding their legal ability to sign a contract.- How to develop a process to recognize powers of attorney documents or to get parents or other legal guardians to sign contracts.Consider any common capacity issues in your business and develop alternative practices in your contracts process.—Table of Age of Majority across Canada - https://www.tdcanadatrust.com/includes/apply/aom.html —Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau discusses the legal options for taking money for your business from your mother (or other well-meaning friends or relatives).Specifically, Corinne shares three options for how to receive money for business from your mom:- Consider it a gift.- Consider it a loan and to document it appropriately.- Issue shares of your corporation to your mom.Download these free agreements: - Promissory Note (Loan) template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/19UtH2gLb1CNX7rUOCyJCcTZbB9fDHHUL/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110586253965721818139&rtpof=true&sd=true - Deed of Gift template - https://docs.google.com/document/d/10FC8bKC-avqAxk9whIP4OKn19JQ5cEbs/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=110586253965721818139&rtpof=true&sd=true Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. www.storystudionetwork.com

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau breaks down the legal essentials of dividends including when and how to pay them out of your incorporated business.Specifically, Corinne explains: What is a dividend? Who decides to pay a dividend and how much can it be?How to properly document the payment of dividends from your corporation to make Canada Revenue Agency happy.Canada Revenue Agency T5 Guide - https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/publications/t4015/t5-guide-return-investment-income.html Need to catch up on documenting your dividends? Check out the Annual Corporation Dividend Resolutions Template Package - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/annual-corporation-dividend-resolutions/ Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinn e on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. 

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks about why the requirement to provide a physical business address is a greater concern for women and why it needs to change. Specifically, Corinne highlights: How registering a business or non-profit with a Corporate Registry currently requires the person to provide a physical address.  Which other legal requirements require a physical address too.  Why this seemingly neutral requirement of a physical address impacts women-owned businesses disproportionately. Let me know if these physical address requirements have impacted you and what you did about it. I want to gather stories and start to advocate for change. Submit your story here.  Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple , Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/  Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. 

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau is joined by entrepreneur Melanie Little, owner of vLife, a platform connecting local customers with local businesses. They discuss their business journeys and what they have learned from each other. Specifically, Corinne and Melanie dive into: How difficult it can be to find local businesses - vLife has created a platform to connect customers with local services and products.When you don't know what you don't know on the legal side, finding some key trusted resources can help you to prevent problems.How talking to your customers and building the smallest thing first can help you to find your legs as a business.   Check out the VLife platform at https://vlifeapp.ca/ Connect with Melanie Little on LinkedIn or Instagram @vlifeapp.   Ultimate Online Business Checklist - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/ultimate-online-biz-checklist Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinn e on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. 

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau shares some practical legal tips for service providers, coaches and course creators who have clients and customers outside of Canada. Specifically, Corinne dives into: Why being more formal in your written contract can help to identify any issues or avoid misunderstandings upfront. Hint: Many cultural differences in business practices exist.How getting a deposit or retainer upfront can be written into your contract and how can provide some measure of protection against non-payment. Spoiler: It is more difficult to enforce payment outside of Canada!How having a governing law clause in your written contract can help to ensure which laws will apply, where the contract would be held     Ultimate Online Business Checklist - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/ultimate-online-biz-checklist Check out Client Agreement Templates in the online store - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/store Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network. 

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau highlights those operating a Virtual Assistant Business or Agency. She gives practical tips for creating a strong legal foundation. It will also be helpful for business owners looking to hire a Virtual Assistant. Specifically, Corinne addresses: The important legal differences between being an Employee or a Contractor and how to apply this when you hire or are being hired.What to put in your written VA contract with your clients to protect yourself and make it more likely you'll get paid.The importance of Privacy Policies and Non-Disclosure Agreements for Virtual Assistants and their clients. Check out the Virtual Assistants Hiring Offer in the online store https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/va-hiring-templates/  If Entrepreneurship is a Journey, How Legally Prepared are you for the Trip? Take the Quiz - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/entrepreneurship-journey-quiz  Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple , Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts! For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/  Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network .

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau talks about the Canadian anti-spam rules (Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation) that apply to sending emails and other electronic messages as well as the EU rules (General Data Protection Regulation).   Specifically, Corinne addresses:   When CASL and GDPR rules apply to your email and electronic messages. What the three basic requirements are under CASL. How you can use the "implied consent" and "excluded messages" rules under CASL to boost your email list.   If Entrepreneurship is a Journey, How Legally Prepared are you for the Trip? Take the Quiz - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/entrepreneurship-journey-quiz    Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!   For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau dives into when legal waivers should be used by businesses and how to make them enforceable.   Specifically, Corinne addresses:   What the purpose of legal waivers are and how they allow a business to have a client, purchaser or user waive their rights to sue the business for certain types of losses. What three main requirements have to be met in order for a legal waiver to be enforceable. When and where waivers need to be signed.   Consider when you need to get a waiver signed in your business and set up a process to get this done before the activity begins.   Mentioned in this episode:   Check out the Legal Waiver Template Package in my online store - https://onlinelegalessentials.thrivecart.com/legal-waiver-101-template/   If Entrepreneurship is a Journey, How Legally Prepared are you for the Trip? Take the Quiz - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/entrepreneurship-journey-quiz    Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!   For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau discusses the uses of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in business and why a group of women is looking to outlaw them for shutting up victims.   Specifically, Corinne addresses:   How NDAs started out as a way for tech and other start-up businesses to protect their intellectual property. How NDAs have recently been used to silence sexual assault and other victims when lawsuits are settled. Why NDAs can still be useful in your small business when you are protecting confidential or proprietary information.   Mentioned in this episode: Check out the Can't Buy My Silence website - https://cantbuymysilence.com/   Check out the Legal Hiring Template Package in my online store - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/store   If Entrepreneurship is a Journey, How Legally Prepared are you for the Trip? Take the Quiz - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/entrepreneurship-journey-quiz    Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!   For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network.

In this episode of Get It In Writing, Corinne Boudreau dives into one of the most often asked questions by business owners who are about to launch a new online course or membership or eCommerce store - What do I need to do to be legally prepared?   Specifically, Corinne addresses:   Why your checkout page should contain links to your product terms and privacy policy. Why the four legal essentials (copyright notice, privacy policy, disclaimers and terms of use) need to be on your website. How to address the key terms in your online agreement in your new client/student onboarding process.   Mentioned in this episode: Blog post- I just started my online business.  What do I need legally in Canada?   Check out the Canadian Course Creator package in my online store - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/store   If Entrepreneurship is a Journey, How Legally Prepared are you for the Trip? Take the Quiz - https://www.onlinelegalessentials.ca/entrepreneurship-journey-quiz    Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!   For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ Get It In Writing is produced by Story Studio Network.