In episode 695, Jonathan Feniak walks us through the legal essentials every food blogger needs to confidently turn a blog into a full-time business while mitigating legal risks.

Lead Attorney Jonathan Feniak is a driving force behind LLCAttorney.com with a mission to make quality legal guidance accessible to business owners and individuals across the United States. Specializing in asset protection, estate planning, and business formation, he provides practical solutions that empower clients to protect their assets and build strong legal foundations.

In this episode, you’ll learn the importance of setting up your blog as a business entity, how to protect your personal assets, and when should you get a trademark to protect your brand.

Key points discussed include:

- Why forming an LLC is smart for bloggers: Protects personal assets and establishes your blog as a legitimate business.

- You can form an LLC affordably: Many bloggers can complete the process themselves without hiring a lawyer.

- Don't mix personal and business finances: Keeping accounts separate is essential to maintain your legal protections.

- Start with the right foundation: It’s easier to build a solid business structure now than fix issues later.

- Prepare for compliance challenges: What compliance challenges should entrepreneurs expect as they grow, and how can they prepare?

- Trademarks protect your brand: Registering your blog’s name adds an extra layer of security for your identity and content.

- State-specific rules matter: Requirements for forming and maintaining an LLC vary by state—be sure to check yours.

- You don’t need to be perfect: Take small steps to gain clarity and protection; perfection isn’t required to move forward.

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