This is a great guide for setting up a business properly. Joel clearly explains in "regular people language" of how to avoid various types of legal pit falls when starting and running your business. It is a great reference for any entrepreneur and especially those gig economy workers that are independent contractors.
Those new to business/entrepreneurship: Make sure to grab a copy before you start your business so that you can go into it with a proper mind-set when navigating the legal aspects in the US legal system.
Those seasoned entrepreneurs: A great reference guide of what to do in various stages of setting up your business and running your business from a legal perspective.

Before You Leap: What a Lawyer Wants You to Know About Starting a Gig Economy Business
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Starting and running a gig economy business (e.g., consultant, independent contractor, or freelancer) triggers a lot of legal issues. This audiobook helps you identify and take them on.
It explains and sets expectations for starting and running your gig economy business, including choosing and setting up a legal entity, creating a template client contract, handling intellectual property matters, resolving client disputes, and getting legal help. It contains checklists to help you organize your startup.
While it's not a substitute for legal advice, it will help you prepare for and work more efficiently with a lawyer to reduce your legal risks.
Please note: This audiobook is not helpful for gig economy workers like Uber or Lyft drivers.
©2019 Joel Ankney (P)2020 Joel Ankney
- Listening Length3 hours and 35 minutes
- Audible release dateMarch 26 2020
- LanguageEnglish
- ASINB086DT7KR2
- VersionUnabridged
- Program TypeAudiobook
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Listening Length | 3 hours and 35 minutes |
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Author | Joel Ankney Esq. |
Narrator | Mike Lenz |
Audible.ca Release Date | March 26 2020 |
Publisher | Joel Ankney |
Program Type | Audiobook |
Version | Unabridged |
Language | English |
ASIN | B086DT7KR2 |
Best Sellers Rank | #281,332 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals) #369 in Franchising Law (Books) #491 in Science & Technology Law (Books) #818 in Business Legal Reference |
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Great Guide to Setting Up a Business Properly
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Very clear and informative!
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020Verified Purchase
Before you leap does am incredible job of explaining the complex legal world to your business mind. Joel very clearly walks you through all the steps you need to feel like you have your legal bases covered and can get back to working on your business and what you love. Even as an employee it helps you think about what you sign with your employer before starting a job. I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND reading it.