Episode 17.10 The Legal Side of Business Women Ignore

Summary:This episode features Elizabeth Yang, an attorney and entrepreneur, discussing her journey from engineering to law, and how her personal experiences shaped her expertise in intellectual property (IP), family law, and business law.The conversation highlights the importance of protecting your business legally, especially for women entrepreneurs, while also navigating relationships, marriage, and financial independence.Takeaways:Protect your business early – Trademark before you launch to avoid rebranding issues.Put everything in writing – No handshake deals, even with family or friends.Think global – Legal protection is country-specific.Know your money & rights – Especially important for women in business.Marriage = legal contract – Consider prenups and asset protection.Top divorce causes – Infidelity, money issues, in-laws.Leverage virtual assistants – Scale smarter and reduce costs.Take risks & try new things – Growth comes from stepping outside your comfort zone.