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Hi Maude   There’s a point in business where things quietly shift.   You’re not just testing ideas anymore or throwing things out to see what sticks. You’re building something that has real traction—clients, revenue, recognition… momentum.   And at that level, the conversation [​](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/schedule/72c2f17c/appointment/41570219/calendar/any?_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap)changes.   Legal isn’t this “I’ll get to it later” thing anymore. It becomes part of how you operate as a CEO.   Because you’re not just creating at that point—you’re building your legacy.   That’s exactly where trademarking comes in. It’s one of those moments where you move from hoping everything works out… to actually securing what you’ve built.   The difference between “I hope no one takes this name” and “this is mine” is much smaller (and more accessible) than people think.   And if you’re already making money under your name, you’re there. Whether you’ve realized it or not.   [SAVE $500 ON YOUR TRADEMARK BEFORE THE SALE ENDS TODAY!](https://berkleysweetapplelaw.com/trademark-promo/)   Talk soon, Berkley   P.S. Have questions? Reply to this email, send me a voicenote on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/berkleysweetapple/?_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap), or [book a free trademark strategy call here.](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/schedule/72c2f17c/appointment/41570219/calendar/any?_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap)   [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&se=m%40email.gomodulr.com&m=01KPRWJBAEB9SBV32X0ZKFZGDK&r=01KQ4VDHG1XT4RP07MCJKECYPZ). Berkley Sweetapple LLC 4800 N. Federal Hwy (Suite D306) Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Hi Maude =C2=A0 After working with hundreds of online business owners, there are a few trad= emark questions that come up over and over again. =C2=A0 So instead of you going down a Google rabbit hole, I=E2=80=99m answering th= em here=E2=80=94clearly and simply. =C2=A0 What is a trademark? Any word, phrase, or design that identifies the source of your goods or ser= vices. What=E2=80=99s the difference between copyright and trademark? Trademarks protect your brand identity=E2=80=94your name, offers, logo. Copyright protects original content=E2=80=94like an ebook, course materials= , or videos. =C2=A0 Do I need to trademark my name if I=E2=80=99m =E2=80=9Cjust=E2=80=9D a coac= h, service provider, or digital creator? Yes. The moment your name is tied to an offer, service, podcast, or product, it = becomes intellectual property. You don=E2=80=99t need a storefront or a mas= sive audience. You just need a business that=E2=80=99s growing. =C2=A0 Can I trademark the name of my course, event, podcast, or program? Absolutely. These are some of the most valuable assets in the online space. If people associate that name with you, it=E2=80=99s likely something you s= hould be protecting. =C2=A0 Is it worth trademarking if I=E2=80=99m not =E2=80=9Cbig=E2=80=9D yet? Yes=E2=80=94and honestly, this is when it matters most. Trademarking isn=E2=80=99t about where you are right now. It=E2=80=99s abou= t where you=E2=80=99re going. You wouldn=E2=80=99t buid a house on land you= don=E2=80=99t own. That=E2=80=99s why it=E2=80=99s important to own your b= rand before you become even more visible.=C2=A0 =C2=A0 How soon should I trademark my business name? As early as possible. You can file based on a good-faith intent to use the name=E2=80=94meaning b= efore you even launch. Because once someone else files first, your options change quickly. =C2=A0 Can I start using my name right away or do I have to trademark it first? You can start using it. But the safest move is to file early=E2=80=94otherwise you risk building on= a name you don=E2=80=99t actually own. =C2=A0 Can I file a trademark myself? I wouldn=E2=80=99t recommend it. The USPTO is a legal system, not a form yo= u fill out. There=E2=80=99s strategy involved=E2=80=94classes, descriptions= , evidence. And mistakes here aren=E2=80=99t small=E2=80=94they can cost yo= u your rights entirely. =C2=A0 Is my business name, logo, and tagline all one application? No. Each one is its own application. Even different logo variations are tre= ated as separate trademarks. Is my name protected because I filed an LLC? No. An LLC protects your personal assets from business liabilities. It does= not give you any rights to your name. Only a federal trademark does that. =C2=A0 What if my name is taken on Instagram or the domain isn=E2=80=99t available= ? That doesn=E2=80=99t determine trademark rights. What matters is whether so= meone is using that name in your industry. Which is why a proper legal sear= ch matters. =C2=A0 What happens if someone else trademarks the name before I do? They likely own the right, which means you could be forced to rebrand =C2=A0 How long does the trademark process take? On average, about 10 months (sometimes longer). But the most important part? Your priority date is the day you file. That= =E2=80=99s what secures your place in line. =C2=A0 How long does a trademark last? Indefinitely=E2=80=94if it=E2=80=99s maintained and used properly. There are renewal filings, but your rights don=E2=80=99t just =E2=80=9Cexpi= re=E2=80=9D if everything is handled correctly. =C2=A0 I=E2=80=99ve seen trademarks advertised for $1,000=E2=80=A6 is that legit? Be careful. Most of those are filing services=E2=80=94not attorneys. And they=E2=80=99re often focused on volume, not strategy. It usually costs more to fix a bad filing than to do it right the first tim= e. At the end of the day, trademarking isn=E2=80=99t just about legal protecti= on. =C2=A0 It=E2=80=99s about ownership. It=E2=80=99s about building something that=E2= =80=99s actually yours. =C2=A0 And doing it in a way that supports where your business is going=E2=80=94no= t just where it is today. =C2=A0 If you=E2=80=99re thinking about protecting your name (or even just want to= know if it=E2=80=99s worth it), =C2=A0 [Save $500 on your trademark before you run out of time!](https://berkleysw= eetapplelaw.com/trademark-promo/) =C2=A0 Have questions?=C2=A0 just reply to this email and I=E2=80=99ll point you i= n the right direction =F0=9F=A4=8D =C2=A0 Talk soon, Berkley =C2=A0 [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? 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Hi Maude =C2=A0 Most people think trademarking starts and ends with their business name. =C2=A0 It doesn=E2=80=99t. =C2=A0 A trademark can protect anything that identifies your brand, including: =C2=A0 =E2=80=93 Your signature offer name =E2=80=93 Your tagline =E2=80=93 Your podcast or event name =E2=80=93 Your logo =E2=80=93 Your course name If it=E2=80=99s part of your brand identity=E2=80=94and you=E2=80=99d be an= noyed if someone else used it=E2=80=94it=E2=80=99s probably something you s= hould be thinking about protecting. =C2=A0 This is especially true as you grow. =C2=A0 Because the more visible your brand becomes, the more valuable (and vulnera= ble) these assets are. =C2=A0 [SAVE $500 ON YOUR TRADEMARK BEFORE THE SALE ENDS!](https://berkleysweetapp= lelaw.com/trademark-promo/) =C2=A0 =F0=9F=91=89 If you want help figuring out what=E2=80=99s worth trademarkin= g, you can reply to this email or=C2=A0[book a call.](https://berkleysweeta= pple.as.me/schedule/72c2f17c/appointment/41570219/calendar/any?_kx=3DD-yAvf= UF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap) =C2=A0 =C2=A0 Talk soon, Berkley =C2=A0 [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3D6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&se=3Dm%40email.gomodulr.com&m=3D01K= PRW2P4TP4AHCXGY0XJG5ZM2&r=3D01KPZRC09EETGP8R0H7YGWYC0H). Berkley Sweetapple LLC 4800 N. Federal Hwy (Suite D306) Boca Raton, Florida= 33431

Hi Maude   Trademarks aren’t just about “being protected.”   They create leverage.   When your brand is trademarked, you’re able to:   ✔️ Stop copycats from using your name or confusing your audience ✔️ Turn your brand into a real business asset (one you can sell and license for $) ✔️ Become instantly recognizable in your niche ✔️ Open doors to licensing, partnerships, and bigger opportunities ✔️ Avoid the kind of rebrand that costs time, money, and momentum   This is the part most people don’t think about.   Trademarking isn’t reactive. It’s a power move.   And you don’t have to figure it out on your own.   My team handles everything—from strategy to filing—so you can stay in your zone and keep scaling.   👉[SAVE $500 ON YOUR TRADEMARK BEFORE THE SALE ENDS!](https://berkleysweetapplelaw.com/trademark-promo/)   Talk soon, Berkley   P.S. Have questions? Reply to this email, send me a voicenote on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/berkleysweetapple/?_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap), or [book a free trademark strategy call here.](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/schedule/72c2f17c/appointment/41570219/calendar/any?_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap)   [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&se=m%40email.gomodulr.com&m=01KPRVEBCJXBE934P2MCSM8A4X&r=01KPX5YNFY1ZNW56P6G7DSGD3D). Berkley Sweetapple LLC 4800 N. Federal Hwy (Suite D306) Boca Raton, Florida 33431

Hi Maude =C2=A0 You=E2=80=99d be surprised how many business owners think their name is =E2= =80=9Ctheirs=E2=80=9D=E2=80=A6 just because they: =C2=A0 =E2=80=93 formed an LLC =E2=80=93 bought the domain =E2=80=93 secured the Instagram handle =C2=A0 But none of those actually give you ownership. =C2=A0 The only way to legally own your name in your industry across all 50 states= is through a federal trademark. =C2=A0 And without it? Someone else can come in, register your name, and force you to rebrand=E2= =80=94even if you=E2=80=99ve been using it for years. =C2=A0 I=E2=80=99ve seen it happen more times than I can count. =C2=A0 And it=E2=80=99s not just inconvenient=E2=80=A6 it=E2=80=99s expensive, dis= ruptive, and completely avoidable. =C2=A0 This is why trademarking isn=E2=80=99t just =E2=80=9Ca legal step.=E2=80=9D It=E2=80=99s how you actually claim your brand as an asset. =C2=A0 For the next 5 days, receive a=C2=A0$500 credit toward each of your tradema= rks. =C2=A0 Get started and lock in your $500+ savings [here](https://berkleysweetapple= law.com/trademark-promo/). =C2=A0 If you=E2=80=99re already building under your name, this is something you w= ant handled the right way from the start. =C2=A0 =F0=9F=91=89[Book a call here](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/schedule/72c= 2f17c/appointment/41570219/calendar/any) =C2=A0 Talk soon, Berkley =C2=A0 [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3D6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&se=3Dm%40email.gomodulr.com&m=3D01K= PRSY2RKNS5MRGQK4CCRRM3W&r=3D01KPTG4JBB3MJRC99X9D3M9C0C). Berkley Sweetapple LLC 4800 N. Federal Hwy (Suite D306) Boca Raton, Florida= 33431

Hey Maude, The thing I cringe at the most is when a business owner tells me trademarki= ng is not a priority because they=E2=80=99re =E2=80=9Cnot big enough yet.= =E2=80=9D Every single week, I speak with founders who wish they could rewind to the = beginning and protect their name while everything was still simple. Instead= , they=E2=80=99re navigating the stress of a forced rebrand after momentum = has already been built, money has already been invested, and their audience= already associates them with a name they no longer have the right to use. Rebranding at that stage is not just inconvenient. It means a new name, a n= ew domain, redesigned assets, confused clients, and the emotional weight of= watching something you built be reshaped because someone else secured the = legal rights first. Trademarking early is one of the most protective decisions you can make bef= ore you continue investing time, visibility, and capital into your business= . When you don=E2=80=99t trademark your business name, you leave it up to cha= nce that someone else will file first and gain the upper hand. And once tha= t happens, you are the one forced to pivot. On the other hand, there is something deeply powerful about choosing to tra= demark your name. It signals commitment. It reflects belief in yourself. It= demonstrates trust in yourself, in your vision, and in the longevity of wh= at you are building. You didn=E2=80=99t start this business to be one foot out. You started it b= ecause you are building something real. A trademark is the only legal protection that gives you the exclusive right= to use your business name in all 50 states, to stop copycats, to control h= ow your brand is used, and to ensure you are building your legacy on solid = ground that you actually own. If you are ready to protect what you are building, our annual trademark pac= kage sale is almost over. This week only, or until spots are filled, you can save 15% on any of our m= ulti-trademark packages for clients protecting two or more trademarks. That= is $700=E2=80=93$1,700+ in savings. Use the code =E2=80=9CEMPIRE=E2=80=9D to apply 15% off. =C2=A0 =E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F=C2=A0[2 trademarks](https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KJWQMPT= 25M05ZGYVHN1DXEN2_0?_kx=3D)=C2=A0-=C2=A0save $712.50 =E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F=C2=A0[3 trademarks](https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KJWQMPT= 25M05ZGYVHN1DXEN2_1?_kx=3D)=C2=A0-=C2=A0save $1,050 =E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F=C2=A0[4 trademarks](https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KJWQMPT= 25M05ZGYVHN1DXEN2_2?_kx=3D)=C2=A0-=C2=A0save $1,387.50=C2=A0 =E2=9C=94=EF=B8=8F=C2=A0[5 trademarks](https://ctrk.klclick.com/l/01KJWQMPT= 25M05ZGYVHN1DXEN2_3?_kx=3D)=C2=A0-=C2=A0save $ 1,725=C2=A0=C2=A0 =C2=A0 If you have any questions, simply reply to this email and we can talk throu= gh what makes the most sense for your brand. =C2=A0 Talk soon, Berkley =C2=A0 [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3D6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=3D01KK0D9AC2HP0J0J3ESQXHJH4Q&r=3D= 01KK1TJW4N1AE44T5Y7YPNYCBD). =C2=A0 thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law f= irm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for g= eneral informational purposes only and are not legal advice. =C2=A0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or= other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing th= e website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, Pop the champagne. 🍾 “This name is mine now?!” “You don’t know how long I’ve waited for this.” These are the messages we get when a trademark officially registers—and they never get old. Because this moment is about so much more than legal paperwork. It’s a power move. It’s CEO energy. It’s the moment you stop building on borrowed ground and start owning your identity in the industry. A trademark means: ✨ You own the exclusive right to use your brand name in all 50 states ✨ You can legally shut down copycats before they steal your sales ✨ You avoid a disruptive, expensive rebrand that can shake your credibility ✨ You turn your name into a real asset—something that adds value to your business This isn’t just paperwork. It’s peace of mind, brand security, and a stamp of legitimacy. And if you’re ready for that feeling, we’re celebrating our website launch by offering a $250 credit toward any [trademark package](https://www.berkleysweetapplelaw.com/trademarks/#start).  Just use code LAUNCH at checkout until tomorrow at midnight.  Talk soon,  Berkley [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=01KG5V1HNR69EAEZCXSSX1HS1X&r=01KGA6GBEZZXMF2KX7MV3H4W6D).   thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, A client came to us recently with a brand name she had been building for ye= ars. She loved it. Her audience knew it. It was woven into her offers, her conte= nt, her reputation. She had always planned to trademark it=E2=80=94just not yet. =E2=80=9CNext quarter.=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CAfter the launch.=E2=80=9D =E2=80=9CWhen things slow down.=E2=80=9D When she finally decided to move forward, we ran the trademark search=E2=80= =A6 and discovered that someone else had filed for the exact same name five= days earlier. They had both been using the name for the same amount of time. But because = the other party filed first, securing her trademark was essentially a dead = end. What she thought would be a formality suddenly required more time, mor= e money, and a lot of uncertainty=E2=80=94along with the very real possibil= ity of a rebrand. That conversation is one of the hardest parts of my job. Avoiding that kind of heartbreak is exactly why we do what we do. Most forc= ed rebrands don=E2=80=99t come out of nowhere=E2=80=94they happen because s= omeone waited just a little too long to protect what they were building. If you love your brand and plan to keep growing under it, filing early can = save you from a decision you never wanted to make. And right now, in honor of our website launch, you can use a $250 credit to= ward any of our [trademark packages](https://berkleysweetapplelaw.com/trade= marks/) with code LAUNCH at checkout until Sunday at midnight.=C2=A0 It=E2=80=99s our way of making it easier to take that step before there=E2= =80=99s a problem. See you then,=C2=A0 Berkley [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3D6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=3D01KG5VJCMYTJYEBCSX5H7NWBW2&r=3D= 01KG7JCSXWQVSQSC52WKS7HQ7E). =C2=A0 thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law f= irm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for g= eneral informational purposes only and are not legal advice. =C2=A0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or= other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing th= e website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hi Maude, =C2=A0 Our new=C2=A0[law firm website](https://berkleysweetapplelaw.com/)=C2=A0is = officially live, and honestly=E2=80=A6 it was overdue. =C2=A0 When I started my law firm five years ago (just six months after launching= =C2=A0[The Business Studio](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/)), life look= ed very different. Our website still said I had a five-year-old son =E2=80= =94 which made me laugh when I noticed it a few months ago because that =E2= =80=9Cfive-year-old=E2=80=9D is turning 10 in June. And now I also have twi= n girls who are almost three. Safe to say, a lot has changed. =C2=A0 The firm has changed, too. We=E2=80=99ve grown=C2=A0[our team](https://berk= leysweetapplelaw.com/about/), expanded our practice areas, worked with over= 500 clients, and secured more than 300 trademark registrations. It=E2=80= =99s been a whirlwind in the best possible way =E2=80=94 and our old websit= e just didn=E2=80=99t reflect who we are anymore or the level we=E2=80=99re= operating at now. =C2=A0 So I=E2=80=99m really excited to share our brand-new website, designed by= =C2=A0[Honeywave Creative](https://honeywavecreative.com/). It finally feel= s aligned with the business we=E2=80=99ve built and where we=E2=80=99re hea= ded next. You can now easily explore our services and start a trademark app= lication whenever you=E2=80=99re ready. =C2=A0 To celebrate the launch, we=E2=80=99re excited to offer a $250 gift credit = toward any of our trademark packages, available through Sunday, February 2 = at midnight. Just use the code=C2=A0LAUNCH=C2=A0at=C2=A0[checkout](https://= berkleysweetapplelaw.com/trademarks/#start)=C2=A0to protect your brand name= , tagline, course name, or podcast name in all 50 states within your indust= ry. =C2=A0 And I=E2=80=99ll say this because it=E2=80=99s important: just because you = have the LLC, the domain name, or the Instagram handle does=C2=A0not mean y= our brand is protected. Without a federal trademark, your business is still= vulnerable to a forced rebrand =E2=80=94 and I=E2=80=99ve seen it happen m= ore times than I can count. =C2=A0 I hope you love our new site as much as we do, and as always, thank you for= being here and trusting us with your brand. =C2=A0 Have a great rest of your week, Berkley =C2=A0 [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3D6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=3D01KG52HWNT6ZKH8TJE2K3871MV&r=3D= 01KG530QR55HVJ3BY18JZ79RAX). =C2=A0 thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law f= irm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for g= eneral informational purposes only and are not legal advice. =C2=A0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or= other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing th= e website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, As we get to know each other, I'll send you occasional emails, but I love connecting outside of our inboxes! Here’s where you can find me: - I hang out on Instagram a lot - you can find me [@berkleysweetapple](https://www.instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) - ​Book a call with me! Whether you don’t know what kind of legal protections you need for your business and you want to learn, or you know exactly what you need and are ready to move forward, I’d love to help! You can book a [consultation​ here](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/30MinuteConsultation) to get into the nitty gritty of your brand and what your business needs legally (contracts, trademarks, copyright, website policies, you name it). - You can reply to my emails - I read them all! [Book a Consultation](https://berkleysweetapple.as.me/30MinuteConsultation) Xo   Berkley [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=f2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=Tm2D9A&m=SBKjFP&r=01KF6QVRJENYXKDSY0G1E2FK7G&e=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, The average attorney retainer can range from $5,000 - $10,000... and that= =E2=80=99s after you find one you like, one that is available, and one that= can get you your legal docs within your necessary timeframe. I know=E2=80=A6 yikes. What if I told you could legally legitimize your business, protect your cli= ent work, your website, and your new hires, for under $800 and in under 20 = minutes? Here's the deal... Over the last 8 years I have helped hundreds of women legally protect their= businesses so that they can have peace of mind knowing they will get paid = on time and be protected from liability. Wouldn=E2=80=99t it be amazing to get out of the scrappy mentality of putti= ng together contracts from google and take your business to the next level? Legal is an investment, not a cost. We=E2=80=99ve been trained for so long to think of legal as a cost, when it= 's really an investment to build a legally protected, sustainable brand. Wh= at=E2=80=99s the point of building something that could become a legal head= ache? If you are serious about moving the needle and up-leveling your brand, legi= timizing your relationship with your clients and contractors, and getting r= id of the imposter syndrome that comes with not having a bullet-proof brand= , here=E2=80=99s what you need to do: - Establish clear boundaries with your clients - When are you available and= how many revisions to content are you willing to make? - Make payment terms clear and firm - When and how will you get paid, how t= o protect yourself in the event of a chargeback, and having clear terminati= on and refund policies. - Disclaim your liability - Making sure you're not in trouble for things th= at aren=E2=80=99t your fault or that you don't have control over. - Protect your confidential information and intellectual property - Require= that your confidential business info remain a secret and determine who own= s intellectual property like graphics or other final deliverables. - Establish what happens if a problem occurs - Set the terms of what happen= s if a dispute happens including where a dispute is resolved and requiring = a mediation before you can get sued. I=E2=80=99m here to make it easy for you. I put together all of the most important legal docs for you in my [Legal En= trepreneur Bundles](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/allbundle= s), so you get: - A Privacy Policy - A Client Agreement (choose between: Business Coach, Health & Fitness Coac= h, Social Media Manager, Website Designer, Graphic Designer, Photographer, = Interior Designer, Brand, or Content Creator) - A Website Terms of Use - An Independent Contractor Agreement [Get your Bundle for $=CC=B61=CC=B6,=CC=B62=CC=B62=CC=B65=CC=B6 $750!](http= s://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/allbundles) Why This Bundle? - Each template takes under twenty minutes to fill in the blanks. That=E2= =80=99s less time than an episode of your favorite reality show. - All of our templates were created by an actual lawyer (it=E2=80=99s me, h= i!),=C2=A0and I paid other lawyers to review them! - I worked one-on-one with creatives=C2=A0just like you so that industry-sp= ecific scenarios are accounted for. - When we update the templates (yep, we do this!), you're automatically sen= t the updated template. Like magic! =E2=9C=A8 No-brainer legal bundles for your creative business are just a few clicks a= way. What=E2=80=99re you waiting for Maude? And don=E2=80=99t forget, if you have any questions about the templates, ho= w they work, or if they are right for you =E2=80=93 just respond to this em= ail. I=E2=80=99m here and happy to chat with you! Xo =C2=A0 Berkley [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? 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If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, Here’s what most people get wrong about not being legally protected. When you're not legally protected, it’s not just about missing a document or forgetting a checkbox.   It’s something deeper—something that follows you around in the day-to-day of running your business. If you downloaded something from ChatGPT or copy-pasted from a friend… you already know what I’m talking about. That quiet, uneasy feeling before you launch. The hesitation before you show up online. The little voice in your head every time you make a sale or onboard a new client wondering, “Is this contract even protecting me?”   That uncertainty doesn’t just live in the background—it shapes how visible you allow yourself to be, how confidently you show up, and how freely you sell.    Legal protection isn’t just paperwork—it’s the peace of mind that lets you lead boldly, make bigger moves, and scale without second-guessing.   Our customers tell us all the time after purchasing contracts from us: ✨ “I feel so much better now that this is handled.” And that feeling? It translates to more sales, more confidence, and faster growth.   Because when you’re legally protected, you sell differently.   If you’re scaling or getting serious about growth this year, you need real legal protection behind the business you’re building.   That’s exactly why we created: [The 7-Figure CEO Bundle](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/pages/7-figure-ceo-bundle) Your all-access pass to every single contract + policy in our template shop.   Here’s just a glimpse of what’s inside: ✔️ Website policies ✔️ Terms of Purchase for your courses, programs, and digital products ✔️ Customizable contracts for clients, team members, and affiliates ✔️ Podcast releases ✔️ Retreat and event agreements ✔️ Bonus: Live monthly trainings with me + Q&A to get real-time clarity   Whether you’re launching, hiring, or scaling—you’ll be legally covered.   In honor of [The Business Studio](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com) turning 5, the 7-Figure CEO Bundle is 50% off—but only for a few more days.   [Grab it here!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/pages/7-figure-ceo-bundle)    Talk soon,  Berkley [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=01KEYM79EENW8PKQW634N444GK&r=01KEYN4TF7ZPB9552QXN12NE3N).   thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude, Yesterday I celebrated 5 years since launching the [template shop](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com) aka The Business Studio. I got emotional writing [this Instagram post](https://www.instagram.com/p/DTYnL9fDguO/?img_index=1&_kx=D-yAvfUF8aI1qRLHu4qFGw.WAy6ap) if you want to read one of my most vulnerable shares about what the last five years have looked like, the challenges of starting a business, and what was going on behind the scenes for me personally.  I remember the disappointment when I spent so much time dreaming up the launch—only to have no one buy anything for months. Fast forward 5 years, the template shop has helped thousands of entrepreneurs have peace of mind in their business (and the [law firm](https://www.berkleysweetapplelaw.com) I started 6 months later is now trusted by industry leaders, coaches, and entrepreneurs around the world). It’s wild how much can shift in just five years—and I’m endlessly grateful for the trust and support you’ve shown along the way. In honor of The Business Studio’s 5th birthday, the [7-Figure CEO Bundle](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/pages/7-figure-ceo-bundle) is 50% off. While all of our contracts are sold separately in case you just need a client agreement or privacy policy, I created the 7-Figure CEO Bundle because most businesses need more than 1 contract. The 7-figure CEO Bundle is every contract and legal training you need to scale your business to 7-figures and beyond (and includes EVERYTHING in our shop). It covers everything from your client contract and website policies to releases, disclaimers, and trainings on what to do when you’re not paid on time—or how to avoid a forced rebrand altogether. Additionally, I release live legal trainings every month, with time for Q+A, and this year we have guest speakers coming in regularly to talk about business, mindset, funnels, and finance - everything I have relied on to scale my business over the last 5 years.  With the [7-Figure CEO Bundle](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/pages/7-figure-ceo-bundle), you get access to all of it.  Thank you for being a part of this journey. I can’t wait to see what the next 5 years hold ❤️‍🔥 Talk soon, Berkley [instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) [pinterest](http://pinterest.com/berkleysweetapple) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=6ef849d8de7e92c65dcff24f750ae748&m=01KESPSS134SMHZTJ1EECF4S21&r=01KESQHC1GKWR89YP0S6RB7TFT).   thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Let’s talk about something, Maude! You probably know contracts and legal documents get a bad reputation for being in "fine print." And let’s be honest, you’ve probably skimmed over some bulky legal jargon a few times in your life too. No judgment here! But as an attorney, I can absolutely assure you that you should 100% be reading the fine print. Let’s take a very common legal section people tend to avoid completely! It’s found in the footer of websites and almost never gets a click through. Yep, it’s the "Terms of Use"/ "Terms & Conditions" and "Privacy Policy." But why is this important enough for me to take the time to write an entire email about it? Let me explain, Maude. You already snagged a free online business legal guide from me which is GREAT! That gets you started on your legal to-do list. ✔️ Now we need to get you equipped with a Privacy Policy and Terms of Use! The Terms of Use is the contract you enter into when you visit or purchase goods or services from someone's website. It is often in teeny tiny print, but just as legally binding as a contract you would sign with a pen. 🤯 Even if you are not selling products, every website needs a [Terms of Use.](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/policies/terms-of-service) Here's why... - It tells your users that your blog posts are for informational purposes only, and that you can't be held liable for any reliance on the content. - It explains your refund and payment policies. - It tells your users that you own the intellectual property on your website (your logo, your brand name), and that they can't steal it. - Most importantly if you ever were to get sued for something related to your website, your Terms of Use spells out where that happens (so you don't get sued in Alaska when you live in Florida). Even though this may be the least visited of all of your web pages, it’s still just as legally binding as a paper contract. If you have a website, you need a [Privacy Policy](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/policies/privacy-policy), which tells your website, visitors, how their personal data is being stored and shared. You’re legally required to have one if you’re collecting personal info from anyone in the EU or California, or if you run Google or Facebook ads, or use Google Analytics. [You can snag both your Website Terms of Use and your Privacy Policy at the same time with this bundle!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/products/website-terms-of-use-privacy-policy-bundle) I’m not here to make your business legalities seem big, scary, or overwhelming – that’s the last thing I want! But I will always encourage you to be your best prepared and empowered self. The more you understand about your business legalities, the more empowered you’ll feel! Talk soon,   Berkley [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=f2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=Tm2D9A&m=SKjQr5&r=01KEQ9GMWZ6DSS08H1J8CRKRCT&e=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Are we two peas from the same pod Maude? Because if I had to guess, I’d say you are probably like me and don’t like to cut corners in life or your business. Now hey, I’m not saying you never break the rules – girls just wanna have fun, am I right? 👯‍♀ But chances are you put time and effort into running a by-the-book, legitimate business... and your business is your baby that you tend to with love and care (and 2 am feedings). The problem with this approach is that mistakes get more expensive the longer you operate without contracts and other legal policies in place. More importantly, that nagging feeling that you’re not operating a totally legitimate business can hold you back mentally from achieving your goals. And if I know you, you don't love that feeling AT ALL. So I wanted to send you an info-packed resource to help you squash that feeling and feel prepared & protected in your business. Go read it over on my blog, just tap the button below! [The 5 Biggest Legal Mistakes Women Make When Starting Their Online Business](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/blogs/news/the-5-biggest-legal-mistakes-women-make-when-starting-their-online-business) You see, Maude, when I graduated law school eight years ago, I knew I wanted to be a different type of lawyer. I created my [digital law firm](https://www.berkleysweetapplelaw.com) and online [legal template shop](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/all-products) so that the legal experience could be as pain free as possible - because building a bullet-proof brand should be fun! When you get your legal ducks in a row, you are taking control, legitimizing your business, setting boundaries around your time and energy, and taking necessary precautions so that you can sleep well at night. Or watch Netflix, whatever you want. 🤪 Xo   Berkley P.S. I’m watching Netflix every time. [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=f2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=Tm2D9A&m=XeCFeY&r=01KEMQ396GTCSWGE9HHPKJY2GW&e=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

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Hey Maude! Most business owners that are just starting out know they need contracts an= d legal protection, but probably have a lot of questions. =E2=80=9CDo I really need a contract? Can I just download one off of Google= ? How long can I put off not having a legit contract with my clients?=E2=80= =9D The legal side of your business can feel like the junk drawer in your kitch= en - you know it=E2=80=99s a mess, it feels overwhelming, and you=E2=80=99d= rather not think about it and pretend like it doesn=E2=80=99t exist. I get it. This is how I feel about cardio, taxes, and my son=E2=80=99s closet overflo= wing with old toys. But having a contract ensures that you get paid, protec= ts you against doing more work than you bargained for, and limits your liab= ility in case something unexpected happens. Contracts state: - When you get paid (a specific date or milestone) - How you get paid (credit card, Venmo, etc) - What happens if clients don=E2=80=99t pay (think interest, late fees, law= suits) - What happens if clients institute a chargeback - Who owns any deliverables created if clients don=E2=80=99t pay, and the l= ist goes on. They also make dealing with difficult clients easier, and risk of nonpaymen= t less likely since there are clear consequences laid out. Most of the bad contracts I see come from ones that have been pieced togeth= er from Google, a friend=E2=80=99s contract, or a client management softwar= e (no offense). They often are not drafted by lawyers, and do not account f= or industry specific scenarios that coaches and creatives encounter. That=E2=80=99s why I wanted to create [customizable, templated contracts](h= ttps://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/all-products) specifically for= coaches and creatives so you can feel cool, calm, and confident knowing yo= ur business is protected. So if you are a=E2=80=A6 Designer (brand, web designer, graphic designer, photographer, interior des= igner, content creator) =F0=9F=91=89 [Protect your business with these temp= lates!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/templates-for-designe= rs) Coach (business or health & fitness) =F0=9F=91=89[These templates are for y= ou!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/templates-for-coaches) Brand (i.e. you hire influencers or contractors) =F0=9F=91=89[You=E2=80=99l= l love these contracts!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/bran= d) =C2=A0 Freelancer =F0=9F=91=89[You need these templates!](https://www.thebusinesss= tudio.com/collections/templates-for-freelancers) Social Media Manager =F0=9F=91=89[You guessed it, I=E2=80=99ve got your bac= k!](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/templates-for-social-medi= a-managers) And don=E2=80=99t forget, if you=E2=80=99re starting your business and havi= ng anxiety about the legal side, you=E2=80=99re not alone. But getting lega= lly protected isn=E2=80=99t as hard or as scary as you think. =F0=9F=98=89 Oh, and you can still use your 20% OFF discount code =E2=80=98EMAIL20=E2=80= =99 over in the shop! It expires soon. =F0=9F=92=9B Xo =C2=A0 Berkley [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3Df2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=3DTm2D9A&m=3DYgcvAJ&r=3D01KECZX5H= WJA1319TBBV6T6N6C&e=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law f= irm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for g= eneral informational purposes only and are not legal advice. =C2=A0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or= other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing th= e website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude! If there is anything you should know about me, it’s that I follow through on promises! 💛 You already snagged a super helpful freebie (a lawyer-approved checklist of legal considerations for starting or scaling your online business). I hope you’ve already started going through it and feel a little bit of relief knowing it's all laid out for you! Today you’re getting a discount code for 20% OFF site-wide over in [my template shop](https://www.thebusinessstudio.com/collections/all-products)! But first, let’s talk about why you’d even care about those templates anyway. No, I'm not here to throw some legal jargon at you… today you are hearing straight from some seriously driven, intelligent, entrepreneurial women who (people just like YOU!) My clients! And the topic? Client horror stories. 👻 As a lawyer, it is my job to hear these stories, but that doesn’t mean they are any less scary. I’m sharing these scenarios so you can be aware that these absolutely happen and how to prevent them from harming your business. Let’s start with the first client, let’s call her Elle! She’s a social media manager who is killing it with some high-profile celebrity clients. One celeb client of hers gave her some pictures she wanted Elle to incorporate on her public platforms. Elle did as she was told and posted for her client. That’s her job, right?! Turns out the pictures provided to Elle were paparazzi photos that Elle’s client did not have the right to post, and the Paparazzi was threatening to sue Elle’s celebrity client for it. The client turned it around on Elle and Elle had no choice but to contribute to the settlement amount to the paparazzi. Horror story number two landed my client (let’s call her Josephine) in a similar situation. She is a web & graphic designer and created a website for a local business using photos she was given. Again…just doing her job! Later the business was sued by a famous photographer for using these copyrighted pictures on their website, and the business dragged Josephine into the lawsuit. 😳 So how could they have avoided these nightmarish situations? A client contract! Believe me, they have them now! And the contract disclaims liability for things that aren't their fault - like if a client provides images to you to use that aren’t actually owned by the client. That’s exactly why I want to give you that 20% OFF code... to not only protect yourself and your business, but to give you peace of mind as you work toward your goals. 🎁Use 'EMAIL20' to save 20% site-wide for a limited time (the code isn't going to last forever!) Head over to the template shop to snag a customizable contract perfect for your business! Legal protection and saving some $$$? Who doesn’t love that? Xo   Berkley P.S. Do you have an entertaining client story? I love to share them with my audience, so if you care to share yours with me, just reply to this email and I’ll keep you anonymous! [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=XN5Fw5&c=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07&k=f2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=Tm2D9A&m=WEsCVH&r=01KE58QCDHT03TRDR64B9JVRK1&e=01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law firm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for general informational purposes only and are not legal advice.   Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing the website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any legal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state.   No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template, should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel in the relevant jurisdiction.   Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information contained herein—and your interpretation of it—is applicable or appropriate to your particular situation.

Hey Maude! Congrats on taking the first step to legally protecting your business! You probably don=E2=80=99t go around letting just anyone into your inbox, s= o it=E2=80=99s an honor to be one of the chosen few! I promise I won=E2=80= =99t ever waste your time with fluff (=E2=80=98cause who has time for that?= !) So it=E2=80=99s all legal information that will *actually* move the need= le forward in your business around here! Plus some special flash sales and discount codes go out only to email subsc= ribers. Sound like a party you want to be around for? I hope so. =F0=9F=A5= =B3 Now, back to what you originally came here for... [Get the Online Business Legal Guide](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/084= 8/6476/2141/files/Online_Business_Legal_Guide.pdf?v=3D1749219639) If you=E2=80=99re running an online business, you probably know that there = are a lot of legal requirements that come along with it. I know it can be o= verwhelming... where do you even start?! First, know this... having a solid= legal foundation allows you to have confidence and peace of mind so that y= ou can focus on building your brand. That's why I created this checklist of nine important legal considerations = when starting and scaling your business. Woohoo! You=E2=80=99re one step closer to a legally protected business. Tha= t=E2=80=99s something to celebrate! =F0=9F=A5=82 Talk soon, =C2=A0 Berkley P.S. As the disclaimer reads below, this is not legal advice, nor does your= download and use of this guide create an attorney-client relationship. Thi= s is for informational purposes only and you agree to the [Terms of Use](ht= tps://www.thebusinessstudio.com/policies/terms-of-service). The lawyer in me had to say it! [Instagram](http://instagram.com/berkleysweetapple) [Facebook](http://facebook.com/sweetappleberkley) No longer want to receive these emails? [Unsubscribe](https://manage.kmail-= lists.com/subscriptions/unsubscribe?a=3DXN5Fw5&c=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD= 07&k=3Df2df534de5ff9f689d8a88981300c44e&g=3DTm2D9A&m=3DRhpYue&r=3D01KE2P9G6= 3TY9Q7BZVKEKVVKM2&e=3D01KE2P93E8V279A361B50TKD07) thebusinessstudio.com is owned by Berkley Sweetapple LLC and is not a law f= irm. The information on this site, and any template you purchase, are for g= eneral informational purposes only and are not legal advice. =C2=A0 Information on this website may not constitute the most up-to-date legal or= other information. No attorney-client relationship is formed by viewing th= e website or by purchasing, viewing, or using a template. If you need any l= egal advice, you should contact a licensed attorney in your state. =C2=A0 No reader, user, or browser of this site, or any purchaser of any template,= should act or refrain from acting on the basis of information on this site= or on any legal template without first seeking legal advice from counsel i= n the relevant jurisdiction. =C2=A0 Only your individual attorney can provide assurances that the information c= ontained herein=E2=80=94and your interpretation of it=E2=80=94is applicable= or appropriate to your particular situation.