The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast

By Corinne Boudreau

A business podcast for Canadian entrepreneurs who want to build their business on a solid legal foundation.... more

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May 02, 2024Discover the Path to Relationship Freedom with Robyn McTague
Today’s special expert guest is Robyn McTague, someone who helps small business owners and entrepreneurs understand why they do what they do and how to have better relationships and engagement.

In this episode, she reveals the way to identify the difference between a personality conflict and a motivational conflict, and how to resolve or avoid the situation all together.

Robyn is the Creator of A Life of Choice Coaching & Consulting, which takes a deep dive into understanding why we do what we do to create a life of freedom and choice. Robyn combines expertise in science and metaphysics, and she has created a unique holistic approach bringing alignment, authenticity, and connection within ourselves and others. Her work includes building communication, engagement and harmony within teams, resulting in more profits and success.

Today you’ll hear about:
How Robyn’s upbringing led her to the important work she does today
The key benefits business owners can see by working with he
Her insights on approaching conflicts between business owners and their clients

How contracts are for both parties’ protection, and setting up parameters sets expectation
Robyn’s advice for preparing for hiring as a solopreneur
Ways you can use the motivation map in HR and the hiring process
Motivation maps for teens when entering post-secondary education or entering the workforce

Whether it’s for business or personal, understanding the relationships you have is key, and I’m grateful for Robyn coming onto the podcast to share her wisdom on this topic. I encourage you to visit her website and check out all the resources she has on discovering the path to relationship freedom, and increasing your energy, engagement and quality of life. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you back here next week with a brand-new episode.

Mentioned in the episode:

Robyn’s Website & Email

Connect with Robyn on LinkedIn & Facebook
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For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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25min
April 25, 2024Weighing the Pros and Cons: Buying Assets vs. Shares in a Company
I’ve been getting a lot of questions the last number of months about buying and selling a business, sometimes from current owners with successful businesses who are looking ahead to sell, and also from people wanting a business who are wondering if they should start from scratch or buy an existing one.

That’s why in this episode, I want to explore these topics and share what you should know about buying an existing business. Specifically, I want to discuss the difference between buying and selling shares and assets, as this is an important distinction that you will need to be aware of if you’re considering buying or selling an established business.

Today you’ll hear about:
The key points of difference between buying shares and buying assets of a company

The ways in which business brokers can help in this process and what you should leave to your accountant or lawyer instead

Why sellers prefer to sell shares and buyers prefer to buy assets and how you can work this out

How to negotiate the necessary legal agreement for selling shares versus buying assets

The reasons that a buyer takes on more risk when purchasing shares and what to understand about due diligence and representations

As you’ll hear, when selling or buying a company, preparation is key. This is especially true if you are selling, and you need to be thinking about this several years in advance. It’s very important for you to be working with your accountant, and to consider what role a business broker should play or not play, in this process. I hope this conversation helps shed some light on what’s really involved in this type of transaction, and it gives you some things to consider about buying assets versus shares in a company.

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For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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20min
April 18, 2024Getting business foundations and systems in place with Michelle Ricketts of Cohesion Services
Balancing your business and your life can feel impossible if you’re not focused on the right things, so I’m excited to share with you a recent conversation I had with an expert on this subject, Michelle Ricketts of Cohesion Services, whose proven process integrates people with systems and operations to build a self-sustaining business that can handle everyday challenges.

Overall health and fitness always played a part in Michelle’s life, her 35 year corporate career, and continue to be important in her consulting approach today, differentiating her from others in the industry. Michelle guides business owners, influencers, and SMBs to develop a self-sustaining business, increase revenues, and take back time to do things that excite them!

Today you’ll hear about:
What Michelle’s entrepreneurial journey has looked like and what she considers her “secret sauce” to be

The systems she helps people put in place that allows them to create self-sustaining businesses

A look at how wellness systems and legal systems can work together

The key pieces to have in your contracts and the way that templates can help in this process

What to always keep in mind about the importance of taking time off

I want to thank Michelle for taking the time to share her valuable insights on getting the key business foundations and systems in place so that you can truly enjoy life and business, and I encourage you to visit her website and connect with Michelle on social media to see all things that Cohesion Services has to offer.

Mentioned in the episode:

Michelle’s Website & Business Freedom Scorecard

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn & Facebook

Cohesion Services YouTube Channel

Join the Waitlist for My Canadian Online Legal Template Library
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For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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19min
April 11, 2024File a Canadian copyright registration with me for my online program
For this week’s episode, I decided to try something a little bit different and take you with me, in real time, an actual filing process for a Canadian copyright registration for my online program, The Canadian Online Legal Template Library.

Today you’ll hear about:
The reasons why you would want to register a copyright

What the actual process looks like to file a copyright online and how to find the right form and login for your needs

How to properly file ownership plus some other important things to consider for the future

What the declaration is and the way to choose the best option for your situation

A closer look at the payment and filing process on the website

The difference between a copyright and a trademark

So strap yourself in and come along for the ride, as I take you through the process on the website and click on menus to show you what is involved in this process. The links to the resources I mentioned in this episode are listed below, and for more valuable resources, including my Ultimate Checklist for Running a Business Online in Canada, don’t forget to visit my website at www.legalmybiz.ca/.

Mentioned in the episode:

Canadian Intellectual Property Office

Spreadsheet to Track Important Copyright Details

How Does My Content Get Protected By Copyright?
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Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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21min
April 04, 2024How to Use Legal Coaching for Litigation Matters with Matt Canzer, founder of Butterfly Legal
In this episode, we're talking about litigation and how to break the whole process down into small, manageable steps, as this is a process that can often be overwhelming and all-consuming.

Today’s expert guest is Matt Canzer, and throughout his journey he has been able to simplify the litigation process by creating resources that help people deal with the process one step at a time.

As founder of Butterfly Legal, Matt empowers self-represented clients with on-demand legal coaching. He is a licensed, practicing lawyer with experience in criminal prosecution, personal injury litigation, and mental health law advocacy. He also supervises law graduates serving underserved communities at the Everyone Legal Clinic. He is dedicated to using legal technology to meaningfully address the Access to Justice crisis with innovative, efficient delivery models for legal services.

Today you’ll hear about:
Matt’s journey from legal firm life to offering services for litigation coaching

The factors that come into play when people decide to self-represent during litigation

The way in which Matt carefully identified all the places where people get stuck in the litigation process in order to determine how he could help others

What to consider if you are a small business owner entering into litigation while running your company simultaneously

The common types of claims that arise for small businesses

How to decide whether litigation is worthwhile in your situation or something you should avoid pursuing

What to know about demand letters and the ways they can be helpful

If you’re in need of legal coaching for litigation matters, I encourage you to visit Matt’s website to see how Butterfly Legal can help you in this process. I’m grateful Matt joined me on the podcast to share his insights with you today, and stay tuned for more informative interviews with expert guests that I’ll have for you in the coming weeks.

Mentioned in the episode:

Butterfly Legal’s Website

Follow Butterfly Legal on LinkedIn & Instagram

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Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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22min
March 28, 2024Who is the Privacy Officer for Your Business?
Privacy is something myself and past guests have spoken about on the podcast before, and today I want to focus on the most important thing to have nailed down when it comes to privacy in your business.

I’m talking about having a privacy officer for your business, because to follow federal and provincial legislation, identifying and appointing this person is mandatory to comply with those legislations.

Today you’ll hear about:
Why privacy is such an important thing to consider for your business

What the responsibilities of your privacy officer will entail

Ways in which privacy impact assessments can assist you

Best practices for handling privacy in contracts

How to approach choosing a privacy officer within your business

Tips for putting privacy management plan and privacy breach plans in place

I hope this episode helps answer any questions that you may have about the role of a privacy officer, who this person is and what they are responsible for, and I encourage you to check out the previous episodes listed below to learn even more about privacy in your business.

Mentioned in the episode:

What To Do If You Have A Privacy Breach With Practical Privacy Coach Jean Eaton

Employee Snooping and Other Privacy Breaches to Guard Against if You're a Health Care Practitioner

Cybersecurity and Digital Privacy Tips for Online Businesses with Braden Newell

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For more please visit my website at Legalmybiz.ca. You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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15min
March 21, 2024How to Start and Grow a Virtual Assistant Business with Virtual Vivian
Are you working a 9 to 5 job and maybe looking for a change in careers, or a way to make extra money?
Today you’ll meet Vivian Garcell, aka “Virtual Vivian”, who is a freelance entrepreneur, virtual assistant, consultant and course developer. As someone who quit her job in 2016 and became a 6-figure virtual assistant, Vivian now teaches others how she did it.

Today you’ll hear about:

How the virtual assistant industry has grown since Vivian started in it

Why it’s important to remember that this is not a “job”, it's a business

The legal side of starting an independent contractor business

The specific point in Vivian’s career where she decided to start helping other virtual assistants grow their small business

How creating courses and offering consulting services to others has changed Vivian’s life and business

What businesses should consider when hiring VAs and where to look for one when you’re ready to hire

Some of tech tools that have helped Vivian along the way

How doing this sort of work is great way of dipping your toes into being an entrepreneur [27:06]

I’m happy that Vivian joined me to share her insights and expertise, and I hope it gives you a unique look at this exciting and growing profession.

Mentioned in the episode:

Vivian’s Website & Instagram

Her TikTok & YouTube

Email Vivian

Upwork & Fiverr

Asana & Zapier

Flodesk & Mailchimp

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Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon!

You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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31min
March 14, 2024What you need to know about Shareholder Agreements
I’ve been drafting and reviewing shareholder agreements for more than 20 years now, and I recently revisited this topic when teaching a class of female tech founders. This group had a lot of specific questions about shareholder agreements, and I thought listeners of the podcast might as well, which is why I’m bringing you an episode dedicated to this subject.
Today, I share what a shareholder agreement is, when you need one, some of the different sections you’ll find in this document, as well as other considerations and what you need to be aware of.

Today you’ll hear about:

Why I sometimes describe a shareholder agreement as a “prenup for shareholders”

When a shareholder agreement is needed and when one isn’t required

What it covers and the main topics that should be addressed in it

Additional considerations around investor requirements

Customizing your shareholders agreement for the province or federal legislation where your corporation was formed
Having all of this in writing and negotiating the terms of the shareholder agreement upfront will go a long way in protecting the interests of all parties involved. I hope this episode gets you thinking about reviewing your current shareholder agreement and making sure the provisions are still relevant, or will get you thinking about getting one in place if needed now, or at any time in the future. —

Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon!

You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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23min
February 29, 2024Tax Planning for Small Business Owners with Tax Lawyer Primrose Watson
Today we are looking at the things that business owners should know about tax and when to work with a tax lawyer and a tax accountant, and to help go deeper on this topic I’ve invited Primrose Watson to share her expertise.

Primrose founded Primrose Tax Law and designed the law firm to be a place where she can be the tax enthusiast she is and build an inclusive workspace so that every firm member can be their authentic selves and thrive. As she says, tax enthusiasm is not mandatory, but it will be contagious!

Today you’ll hear about:
The difference between a tax lawyer and a tax accountant and when is the time to hire the

A closer look the important role that a tax lawyer will play in your business

What a Section 85 rollover is and what it allows a small business owner to do

Some of the things that will change for you operationally when you incorporate

Annual maintenance of an incorporation

When to think about a holding company or investment company

What sets Primrose and her firm apart from others in her industry

For a small business owner, this episode is packed with valuable information and resources to be thinking about in terms of tax planning, and I encourage anyone listening to visit Primrose’s website, review her publications and reach out to her with any questions. As always, please let us know what resonated most with you from my conversation with Primrose, and we’d love for you to share the ways in which this conversation has helped you.

Mentioned in the episode:

Primrose Tax Law’s Website & Publications

Connect with Primrose on LinkedIn

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For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon!
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42min
February 22, 2024What You Need to Know About Cookie Preferences and Cookie Policies for Your Website
Privacy legislation and privacy practices are moving more and more all the time towards more transparency, and I get a lot of questions about cookies and what we need to do about them as business owners with websites.

In this episode, I highlight what cookies are for, why we need them, plus the policies and processes you need to ensure are in place as a business owner.

Today you’ll hear about:

What cookies are and why are they needed on websites

The reasons why we need to have a policy around cookies stated on our website

The four most important things to have on your website right now

A look at cookie preferences and “Cookiebot”

When and where cookies are required, plus the times when they are not

The different types of cookies on a website and what responsibilities the privacy officer in a business will have in this process

This episode is a must-listen for business owners navigating the intricacies of privacy legislation and online transparency, and my hope is it provides you with a guide and framework for understanding cookies and implementing the appropriate policies around them.

Mentioned in the episode:

Cookiebot
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Listen to Get It In Writing on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your favorite podcasts!

For more please visit OnlineLegalEssentials.ca and watch for the brand new website Legalmybiz.ca coming soon!

You can connect with Corinne on Instagram at www.instagram.com/legalguidecorinne/ or by email, [email protected].
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19min

FAQs about The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast:

How many episodes does The Legalmybiz.ca Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 70 episodes available.