Synopsis
Still trying to figure out what a business lawyer does, and why you might need one? Does the word contract strike fear in your heart? What about the word lawyer? Or trademark registration? Fear not, brave entrepreneurs-- Legal Bits for Business is here to help! We've got the bits of information that can make your business better; before something happens to take a bite out of your business backside. Your host is the founder of Finch Law - a firm for the serious entrepreneur. She's one of the original computer lawyers (back when a portable computer weighed 30#), former trademark counsel for Honeywell, a former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Minnesota, and a former partner at a national law firm. She's been an adjunct instructor at the University of St. Thomas, the University of St. Catherine, and ran the small business clinic for Mitchell Hamline Law School. From the theory to the practical, with an eye to enjoying the journey, she'll guide you through the legal side of issues faced by business.
Episodes
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Debbie Hoffman Episode 52
12/10/2018 Duration: 25minLegal Bits Episode #52 – Easy to Follow Having a great business idea is the root of success. Yet so many excellent ideas never bring a return on investment, and what could have been just is not. The issue is so many people are either unsure how or afraid to follow up. No one [...] The post Debbie Hoffman Episode 52 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Mooniek Seebregts Episode 51
04/10/2018 Duration: 23minLegal Bits Episode #51 – Sailing to Success Few jobs require on-call commitment 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Perhaps only one dares to demand so much and never issue a paycheck – parenting. Those with children understand the job of a parent is never finished, and the efforts often go unnoticed [...] The post Mooniek Seebregts Episode 51 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Ryan Brown Episode 50
28/09/2018 Duration: 26minLegal Bits Episode #50 – For the GreenAny business has a learning curve. For many business owners, the biggest factor in creating a successful business is educating the customers and potential customers about the business. For some companies, the customer has a much more direct impact on business success, and it can be as simple [...] The post Ryan Brown Episode 50 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Marsha Anderson Episode 49
21/09/2018 Duration: 28minLegal Bits Episode #49 – Mood by Design Our moods can be easily influenced by our surroundings. A dingy bathroom makes for many grumpy mornings, while a light kitchen makes the morning cup of coffee a little more enjoyable. It is important to be intentional with designing spaces to bring joy and happiness; otherwise, [...] The post Marsha Anderson Episode 49 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Alissa Daire Nelson Episode 48
17/09/2018 Duration: 31minLegal Bits Episode #48 – I Dare You We make goals focused on the end result, not on the process. With our gaze set far over the horizon, it’s easy to stumble on the steps right before us. Success comes when we recognize our ability in the moment, and set a goal to get [...] The post Alissa Daire Nelson Episode 48 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Amanda Kaufman Episode 47
07/09/2018 Duration: 22minLegal Bits Episode #47 – Have it All We spend countless hours working if only to get closer to having it all. Culture tells us to be successful, have a family, and park a nice car in front of a fancy home. Until we get there, we assume it must just take working harder; [...] The post Amanda Kaufman Episode 47 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Connie Hertz Episode 46
31/08/2018 Duration: 28minLegal Bits Episode #46 – Paradise Dreams From the worst pain can often come the biggest successes. It often takes help, though, to ensure the pain serves as motivation instead of debilitation. With understanding coaching, new progress can turn dreams into everyday reality. After years working as an oncology nurse, Connie Hertz decided she [...] The post Connie Hertz Episode 46 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Amy Quale Episode 45
24/08/2018 Duration: 30minLegal Bits Episode #45 – Shades and Stories Books can change the world. If you are not convinced, ask any little girl who daydreams of being an international spy ninja princess or little boy who wants to be an astronaut policeman acrobat. Mixed in the pages are adventures to new worlds and stories full [...] The post Amy Quale Episode 45 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Angie Weber Episode 44
17/08/2018 Duration: 27minLegal Bits Episode #44 – Hello Potential Sometimes it is out of necessity a new brand is born. Good ideas can sit without nurturing until life forces them into the open. Bold entrepreneurs take the opportunities and push them to the limits, determined to see the idea reach its full potential. As a mom [...] The post Angie Weber Episode 44 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Sarah Becker Episode 43
10/08/2018 Duration: 31minLegal Bits Episode #43 – So Good You’re Gone Every business has processes that allow it to function. It could be the process of ordering new office supplies when someone notices a shortage or a step-by-step process for getting a product from the order form to the mailbox. Most processes get the job done, [...] The post Sarah Becker Episode 43 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Shawndel Spader Episode 42
06/08/2018 Duration: 27minLegal Bits Episode #42 – Bacon and BookkeepingFew things kill progress more quickly than apathy. Entrepreneurs rely on passion to push through long days and nights. The original idea serves as enough fuel to start working, and progress looks like more logs on the fire. Then a necessary yet uncomfortable task comes along and douses [...] The post Shawndel Spader Episode 42 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Amanda Johnson Episode 41
30/07/2018 Duration: 27minLegal Bits Episode #41 – Safe on the Inside Everyone has a story to tell. Whether it’s a happy story or horror story, sometimes the best way to tell the story is by writing a book or sharing it with a LIVE audience or clients. That’s where many story-owners struggle because they don’t believe [...] The post Amanda Johnson Episode 41 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Esther Hatfield Miller Episode 40
23/07/2018 Duration: 29minLegal Bits Episode #40 – Open a Can of... Too often, sexual abuse victims are pressured to keep quiet. This allows the abusers to walk freely, and sometimes even continue to take advantage of their victims. The shame and guilt many victims feel lets time tick by until the abusers can no longer be [...] The post Esther Hatfield Miller Episode 40 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Irmadene Hanson Episode 39
16/07/2018 Duration: 24minLegal Bits Episode #39 – Consistently Good Everyone has influence. Effectiveness relies on intentionality. With honesty and integrity, influence can be used to add to people and situations, rather than take from them. Every person has the ability to build instead of destroy, even if it takes effort or practice. Growing up on a [...] The post Irmadene Hanson Episode 39 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Nicole Fende Episode 38
09/07/2018 Duration: 30minLegal Bits Episode #38 – Put Pen to Napkin Many entrepreneurs have the passion and work ethic to make their ideas work, and still the bank accounts sit stagnant. The problem is in the balance between hours worked and paid hours worked. Running a business, built from the ground up, takes a lot of [...] The post Nicole Fende Episode 38 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Kristi Hughes Episode 37
26/06/2018 Duration: 23minLegal Bits Episode #37 – Oregon Pinot Noir From winos to sommeliers, a bottle of grapes paired well is an experience to be had. For many, wine is an integral piece of great memories. Whether it’s a shared bottle in the light from the television set or a tasting in Napa Valley, a good [...] The post Kristi Hughes Episode 37 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Joel Eckman Episode 36
19/06/2018 Duration: 34minLegal Bits Episode #36 Thoroughbred Fore-site From racehorses to churches, every website needs a targeted approach. Effective marketing understands the primary consumer demographic and goes after it with laser focus. With ever-changing analytics and algorithms designed to benefit well-designed sites (and hinder poorly designed sites), achieving success in website design and marketing takes practice. [...] The post Joel Eckman Episode 36 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Contracts, Mary Fain Brandt Episode 35
12/06/2018 Duration: 24minLegal Bits Episode #35 – Hit the Links The world changes quickly, and keeping up to do your job can be a job in itself. The old adage still rings true –it’s all who you know. As the internet brings the world to your palm, there are now just more people to know. If [...] The post Contracts, Mary Fain Brandt Episode 35 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Gone Girl Copyright, Rahje Spon Episode 34
05/06/2018 Duration: 28minLegal Bits Episode #34–Think About It The world is full of people who want to be and do better. Taking the desire and creating action is difficult, when almost every field is riddled with individuals caught in damaging patterns. Those thinking patterns are habits, and habits can be broken – with help. That’s [...] The post Gone Girl Copyright, Rahje Spon Episode 34 appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.
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Just Don’t Do It, Episode 33 Ann Aubitz
29/05/2018 Duration: 29minLegal Bits Episode #33 – Just Don’t Do It In a world of fresh content and the ability to spread it around the world, copyright protection is increasingly important. With a legal protection in place, the creator of a work can produce and distribute with confidence. If anyone decides to use the creation, the [...] The post Just Don’t Do It, Episode 33 Ann Aubitz appeared first on Legal Bits for Business.