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You’re eager to create something but aren’t sure where to begin. Whether you have a few ideas or are exploring new opportunities, you’re looking for guidance on turning your creativity or passion into a viable business. You need legal advice to help shape your direction, protect your ideas, and set up the right foundations as you explore your entrepreneurial options.

Who you are

  • You have a full-time job but are exploring ways to turn a skill, hobby, or interest into something profitable on the side.

  • You’re producing creative work, like art, music, or writing, and are curious about how to turn it into a sustainable business.

  • You’re building a presence on social media and want to formalize your brand with legal structure and protection.

  • You have tech skills or an idea for a product, app, or platform and need legal support to start testing and developing it.

  • You’re interested in launching an online store or a dropshipping business and want to set things up the right way legally.

  • You have expertise in a field and are considering offering consulting services but need guidance on how to structure and protect your practice.

  • You’re passionate about teaching others, whether through online courses, workshops, or educational content, and need help with copyright and business setup.

  • You’re a fitness, nutrition, or life coach aiming to establish a business with proper compliance and liability protection.

  • You have a knack for organizing events, like weddings or corporate functions, and want to make it a business.

What you need

  • Guidance on the best business structure (limited company, sole trader) for your needs, along with the actual setup process to ensure legal compliance and tax efficiency.

  • Help with securing trademarks, copyrights, or patents for your brand, product, or creative work to safeguard your ideas from competitors.

  • Assistance with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating essential contracts, such as partnership agreements, non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), service contracts, and client or vendor agreements.

  • Advice on protecting your brand identity, including licensing and usage rights for content, products, and digital assets, especially if you’re working in a creative or digital space.

  • Support with data privacy policies and compliance, especially for e-commerce or tech startups collecting customer information, ensuring you comply with laws like GDPR.

  • Legal guidance on hiring, whether you’re looking to take on employees, freelancers, or contractors, including the creation of employment agreements and navigating labor laws.

  • Advice on limiting your liability and managing risk, which could include help with obtaining appropriate insurance, liability waivers, or disclaimers for certain industries (like health and wellness).

  • For specific industries, such as health, education, or finance, assistance with navigating licensing requirements, certifications, and any industry-specific regulations.

  • Help with e-commerce regulations, website terms of service, and return policies, particularly if you’re selling goods or services online.

  • As your business grows, strategic advice on raising capital, equity structuring, joint ventures, or expansion planning to support scaling up your business legally and securely.