Free Checklist

Starting a business? Make sure your legal foundation is in place first.

A free checklist for new business owners, so you know exactly what to put in place now and what can safely wait.

The Legal Checklist Every New Business Needs

Structure, Contracts, Website & Your Name

Formed your LLC and separated your finances
Signed contract in place before every client
Privacy policy and disclaimer on your website
Business name searched and trademark filed

The step-by-step checklist for starting your business without skipping the legal basics!

You're building something of your own, and that's a big deal. But most new business owners have no idea which legal pieces matter right away, what belongs in a client contract, or why their LLC doesn't actually protect their business name.

This free checklist walks you through the exact foundations I review with my own clients, so you can grow your business with confidence instead of crossing your fingers.

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What's inside

The four legal foundations every new business needs, plus what you can safely set aside for later.

Your Structure

Business setup

How to build a wall between your business and your personal assets, and the simple habits that keep it standing.

Scope & Payment

Client contracts

What every client agreement needs before any work starts or money changes hands, even when your client is a friend.

Staying Compliant

Website policies

The policies your site needs the moment it collects an email address, plus the disclaimer advice-based businesses can't skip.

Protecting Your Brand

Your business name

Why your LLC, domain, and social media handle don't protect your name, and why a federal trademark does.

Why This Guide Actually Matters

Most new business owners skip the legal basics without realizing that a single gap can lead to:

A client who refuses to pay, with nothing in writing to point to
Your personal savings on the line if your business gets sued
A complaint over a website with no privacy policy
A cease and desist letter forcing you to rebrand after you've built an audience
Losing the name you've poured everything into to someone who filed first