Essential Legal Advice for Entrepreneurs: Protecting Your Business from Day One | Join host Aubree Denekamp and brilliant business attorney Danielle Byford in this episode of 'Spicy Takes and Tax Breaks' as they delve into the crucial aspects of starting and maintaining a successful business. Danielle shares her journey from in-house counsel to founding Byford Law Firm, discusses the importance of proper entity setup, operating agreements, and compliance, and offers valuable insights into protecting your business from legal pitfalls. Whether you're a new entrepreneur or managing a growing company, this episode is packed with essential advice to safeguard your business interests and plan for the future.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:31 Danielle's Journey to Starting Byford Law Firm

01:50 Services Offered by Byford Law Firm

02:53 Importance of Business Structure and Legal Documents

08:30 Employment Agreements and Legal Protections

16:14 1099 Contractors vs. W2 Employees

20:12 Steps to Starting a Business Correctly

22:43 Preparing to Hire: Key Considerations

23:14 Navigating Contractor Agreements and Liens

24:31 Common Business Mistakes to Avoid

27:13 Starting a Business During COVID: Lessons Learned

28:29 The Importance of a Statutory Agent

34:37 Legal and Insurance Considerations for Businesses

38:11 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

Empowering your Business, Fortifying your Brand.

To connect with Danielle Byford visit https://www.byfordlaw.com/

To connect with Aubree or download our free guides, visit:

www.TheWriteOffQueen.com and www.AVAccountingservices.com

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This podcast was edited and produced by Dolphin Podcasting www.DolphinPodcasting.com

The intro/outro music was produced by Holden Peyton and is licensed by Dolphin Podcasting, LLC.