So you’ve got the business idea. You might even have the Instagram handle locked down. But now you're stuck staring at your laptop like... “What legal steps am I supposed to take to make this real?”

If that sounds like you, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.

In this episode of On Your Terms®, I walk you through the exact checklist of what to do (in order!) to legally set up your online business. Whether you’re a coach, digital product creator, or service provider, I’m giving you a clear, three-day action plan to get your business legally legit—without the legal jargon, guesswork, or overwhelm.

This is the episode that takes you from “OMG where do I even start?” to “Wow, I actually did that!”

Let’s walk through the 5 essential legal steps (plus a bonus) every online business owner needs to take from day one.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

• How to finally stop Googling and start doing with a 3-day legal setup checklist
• The 4 things to knock out on day 1 (and how quickly you can do them)
• What you need to open a business bank account—and why it’s not optional
• How to legally accept payments online (the right way)
• What kind of contract you need based on what you sell
• My thoughts on LLCs vs. sole proprietorships (and what could get you in trouble)

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

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