Episode #27: Legal Protections for Your Business with Michael Jonas
In this episode, host Charlotte Chipperfield welcomes Michael Jonas, who is the Principal Attorney and Owner of Rational Unicorn Legal Services, a community based business law firm offering pay-as-you-go legal services. In this episode, we demystify everything a new entrepreneur needs to be thinking about from a legal perspective when launching a business.
Here are highlights of the discussion points in this episode:
Be a rational unicorn. A business leader who has big dreams but can also take the time to do their legal homework in order to frolic in their business.
Instead of having thousands of dollars in retainers, Micheal works with project-based pricing to help small businesses owners budget for legal services.
Forgiving yourself for not knowing what you don’t know.
Approach business as a realist and a dreamer while surrounding yourself with the right business advisors.
Start the legal process early on to avoid issues in the future.
Learn the top four legal tasks to complete when opening a new business.
Learn at which stage you need to register your business from a liability perspective.
The difference between an agreement and a contract.
How to assess and protect your intellectual property.
How often a business owner should be reviewing their legal documents.
This is a detailed episode for any entrepreneurs looking to start a business or review their current legal documents to ensure they have the legal protection they need.
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To Connect with Michael:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rationalunicornlegalservices/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rationalunicornlegalservices/
Webinar Events: https://rationalunicornlegalservices.com/events
About Michael Jonas:
Michael Jonas is the Principal Attorney and Owner of Rational Unicorn Legal Services PC, a community based business law firm. The firm offers pay as you go legal services including business formation, contract review and drafting, trademark and copyright applications, and conflict resolution. The firm is a certified Oregon Benefit Company and strongly believes in and practices the triple bottom line. Passionate about community engagement, Michael dedicates time to volunteering with several nonprofit organizations. He currently serves on two nonprofit boards: New Leaders Council (NLC), the hub for progressive Millennial thought leadership; and The Sean Goodman Foundation for Performing Arts, that envisions a world where people from all walks of life regardless of race, creed, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, special needs, disabilities, and socio-economic level are given the necessary support and resources to express themselves, their beauty, and their essence in the form of art.
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This podcast is written, developed and edited by Charlotte Chipperfield.
