Episode Description Heidi Warren, a commercial lawyer and founder of Law by Design, shares her journey from working at Price Waterhouse Cooper in the UK to starting her own law firm. She discusses the differences in the treatment of women in the corporate world between the UK and Australia, as well as her approach to making legal services more accessible for small businesses through fixed fees and ready-made legal templates. The conversation covers the importance of trademark registration, terms and conditions for online businesses, liability caps, intellectual property protection, and the challenges and successes of running a business as a mom. Heidi Warren shares insights and advice for small business owners, emphasizing the need for legal protection and accessible legal support. Takeaways

🎯Heidi's experience at Price Waterhouse Cooper in the UK highlighted the positive treatment of women in the corporate world, which inspired her approach to supporting women in business. 🎯Heidi's focus on making legal services more accessible for small businesses involves using fixed fees and providing ready-made legal templates for various business needs. 🎯Small business owners should prioritize checking the trademark register before choosing a business name to avoid potential legal issues in the future. Trademark registration is crucial for protecting a business's brand and avoiding costly rebranding. 🎯Terms and conditions are essential for online businesses, especially when offering services or selling products. 🎯Liability caps in contracts provide protection against high claims and should be carefully considered. 🎯Intellectual property protection is vital for digital products, designs, and courses, safeguarding them from unauthorized use. 🎯Running a business as a mom involves challenges, pivots, and the importance of accessible legal support for small business owners.

Chapters

00:00 The Importance of Checking the Trademark Register 24:58 Trademark Registration and Brand Protection 27:42 Terms and Conditions for Online Businesses 28:47 Understanding Liability Caps in Contracts 32:21 Intellectual Property Protection for Digital Products 37:25 Challenges and Successes of Running a Business as a Mom