Hey there, welcome to another episode of the podcast! In this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Braden Drake, a small business and tax attorney who specializes in helping online business owners with legal and tax issues. We dive deep into the layers of protection that online business owners need to consider, from getting started to scaling up. Braden shares her expertise on the importance of insurance, contracts, LLC formation, and paying quarterly taxes. In this episode, you'll learn:The importance of having insurance for your online business, and the different types of insurance you should considerHow to properly structure your business as an LLC, and the benefits of doing soThe benefits of filing taxes as an S Corp, and how it can save you moneyThe importance of having contracts in place with clients and contractors, and what to include in those contractsHow to properly classify workers as employees or contractors, and the legal implications of misclassificationBraden also shares some great resources for online business owners, including her Contract Club, podcast, book, and website where you can learn more about legal and tax issues. If you're an online business owner, this episode is a must-listen! Tune in to learn how to protect your business and stay on the right side of the law. Links & Resources:The Art of Online Business websiteDM me on InstagramVisit my YouTube channelThe Art of Online Business clips on YouTubeFull episodes of The Art of Online Business Podcast on YouTubeThe Art of Online Business Podcast websiteCheck out my Accelerator coaching programBraden Drake's Links:Visit Braden's websiteVisit Braden's LinkedInFollow Braden on FacebookFollow Braden on InstagramFollow Braden on TikTokFollow Braden on PinterestPlease support the podcast by giving an honest Rating/Review for the show on iTunes!