Welcome to Kerry Carroll’s Blog
Legal education for Coaches & Creative Entrepreneurs
Grab a cup of coffee, friend. Let's bust some new business myths.
Hey there, friend! If you're reading this, it's safe to say two things. One, you're looking to dive headfirst into the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship (and gosh, what a thrilling ride it is). Two, you've heard a lot of things about starting up a business – some great, some downright scary.
Well, dear reader, it's time to slay those business myths and misconceptions that are standing between you and your entrepreneurial dreams. Because let me tell you, little nuggets of misguided wisdom can be more damaging than any hiccup on your journey to success.
So let's get the truth bombs dropping, shall we?
What to do if Someone Copies your Business or Website
Someone copying your website, or even a piece of content, is majorly distressing, to say the least. It is also harmful to your business, a huge hassle, oh and definitely illegal and a violation of copyright.
A website is your online identity, it’s your business’s primary residence - the space where you have built your brand, grown your community, and shared your ideas and offerings. It’s personal, it’s valuable, and it is your intellectual property.
How to Avoid Piercing the Corporate Veil in your LLC
You are a savvy entrepreneur and you took the time to carefully research business entities (Smart!) and choose the entity that made sense for you. Because you understood that your personal assets were at risk for paying business debts with a sole proprietorship or partnership, you took the steps to form as an LLC or maybe even as a corporation. This was super proactive and helped you sleep at night knowing that you had limited liability and your personal assets were safe.
Unfortunately, that does not mean that your personal assets are gold-plated and protected. There are situations where you could still be personally liable for business debts. In order for that to happen, you would need to be sued and the court would have to decide to “pierce the corporate veil.”
Does my Podcast Need an LLC?
Podcasting is a great equalizer. There are low barriers to entry and everyone has something to say. I love podcasts and listen to at least a few every day while walking my dog or commuting. I am so happy that so many people take the time to share their passions, interests, and knowledge publicly and for free. They are so ubiquitous that it might be surprising to learn that your podcast should absolutely have an LLC.
What?! Why does my podcast need an LLC?
If you’ve been around here long, you know that an LLC is a Limited Liability Company and that it can provide you protection by separating your personal liability from your business’s liability.