Straight Law Talk THE BOOK

The pandemic has created a wave of entrepreneurs. Reports show that many people started businesses out of economic need. What’s unique is that the pandemic created supply chain issues involving goods, services and labor at a time when demand is strong. This dilemma has created an opportunity for entrepreneurs to meet demand.

But where do they start?

On one hand, individuals can simply do work on a transaction by transaction basis. In those situations, a verbal promise and hand shake might suffice to make some extra money.

What if, however, you need something more gainful? What if you need to replace income from a full time job? What if you have a family to support?

You will need something formal—a structured way of doing business. That structure should include a legal foundation so that you comply with local, state and federal regulations. You don’t have to know all the legal ends and outs (that’s what a business lawyer is for) but you at least need to be aware of the hidden or unsuspected issues of running a business. In other words, you need a legal reference.

“Entrepreneurship” is a sexy word. It sounds exciting and brings big names to mind like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, Oprah Winfrey and Jay Z. The truth is that entrepreneurship, like any other thing in life, has its ups and downs. There are days when you must figure out how to pay yourself or others when you’re still waiting to be paid by customers or clients. To make it as an entrepreneur you must have confidence in your ability to make money especially during down times. To even deal with the risk and uncertainty of entrepreneurship, you need to find love in what you do. If you already love what you do, there’s no better time than now to cultivate that love.

The process of finding love in what you do requires a look in the mirror. You must look past the person staring back and into the heart. It’s an emotional process, but love is emotional. As you venture through that emotional process, you might find yourself as a kid again: imagining, dreaming and creating.

How do you approach this emotional, creative process? You need a creative reference.

This book is your legal and creative reference. It’s designed to ease your concerns about the legal aspects of running a business. It invites you to look inside yourself and find that inner kid. Find that kid who loves to create. Find that kid who has hope for the future and his or her role in it.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey, this is the book for you.