Take care of the Legal side
of your business
So you can make more money, be more productive, and have peace of mind knowing your business, profits, and assets are protected.
LISTEN, I GET IT
The legal stuff like contracts, entities, copyrights and trademarks, isn’t over-the-moon exciting to do. It takes time, planning and patience.
It’s also the stuff that most business owners put off doing. They figure, “Oh, I’ll get to that later.” Or, “So-and-so and I have a good relationship, so I don’t really need to send her a contract, right?” Or even, “I’ll wait to copyright my content until I’ve sold more of it.” You name it, I’ve heard it. And again, I get it.
It’s way more fun to focus on client-generating, cash-making things.
But what if I told you that not taking care of the legal side of your business is costing you money?
It’s true and it’s why legally protecting your brand should be non-negotiable. After all, you’re a legit business owner and you’re
building an empire.
I’m sure you’ve worked hard to create a
business around your passion.
You’re probably a creative entrepreneur—a coach, consultant, course creator, designer, writer, mentor, stylist, artist, or freelancer—with amazing clients who love you. You get paid to share your creative genius with the world and that’s amazing.
Your business isn’t just a hobby to you, and you couldn’t imagine losing it. But in the excitement of it all, you’ve turned a blind eye to the legal stuff … and if we’re being
completely honest, all things legal scare the living daylights out of you.
- What if you file something wrong?
- What if you check the wrong box?
- What if the IRS comes after you for something you did or didn’t do?
- What if a client sues you?
- What if a client doesn’t pay you?
- What if a client takes to social media and says horrible things about you?
- What if someone somewhere steals your content and sells it as their own?
- What if the contractor you hired uses a copyrighted image in your marketing material and you get hit with a hefty fine?
And the list goes on...
If just reading these things makes you anxious … then know this: It’s time to give your business the legal foundation it needs.
Laying a solid foundation for your business will create more opportunities for you to make more money, keep more money, and protect yourself from liability.
Just think About it
Imagine if your business had all its legal ducks in a row? You can
Get paid
on time
Sleep
Better
Feel
Better
Have more
confidence.
Seize more
opportunities.
ON THE FLIPSIDE
If you continue on as is, you’ll stress, worry, look over your shoulder, and hope and pray that nothing goes wrong. This is not a boss move. And it’s definitely not going to get you to empire status.
If you’re ready to give your business the must-have legal support it needs, then join me for ...
A FIVE-STEP FRAMEWORK
FOR BUILDING A LEGALLY LEGIT BUSINESS
I’m Nakia Gray, Esq
An intellectual property attorney and business strategist who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs take their business to the next level by laying the proper legal foundation.
I'm on a Mission
To let everyone in business know how freakin’ important it is to have a solid legal foundation for your business so you can avoid costly mistakes that keep your business from thriving.
Having the proper legal foundation for yourbusiness is directly tied to how much money you will make.
And that's why I created Legally Locked In…
The ultimate online toolkit to make sure your business is legit, protected, and overflowing with money.
It’s everything you need to build your business on a solid foundation, protect your profits, and minimize your risk of liability.
LETS DELVE INTO THE DETAILS
Here’s what we cover in Legally Locked In
STEP 01
Your Business Structure
Choosing the proper business structure for your business is the first step in laying a solid foundation. We kick things off with a breakdown of if, when, and how to register as an LLC, S-corp, DBA, and the pros and cons of each.
- You’ll receive an entity comparison chart that details how to evaluate which business structure is right for you.
- I will teach you how to manage the entity you’ve already created so that you don’t pay too much in taxes or put your personal and business assets at risk!
- You’ll receive a step-by-step checklist that I use with my private clients to ensure you form your business properly.
"I can’t even imagine where I would be without Nakia’s legal advice and help with figuring out what kind of business I should be starting. I was all over the place before we started and now I have a legit business and a waiting list of clients and it’s only been six months. She’s the real deal and worth every penny.”
— Kim W.
STEP 02
Your Website
If you’re running a business, you most likely have a website. For many of us, our websites act as our storefronts. There are certain requirements that you need to be aware of to make sure your website is not in violation of federal and state laws - and that's just the beginning.
By the end of this section, you will have a strong understanding of the legal necessities that come with doing business online. We will cover website requirements, domains, protecting your online content, cookies, disclaimers, and more. You will also get the following lawyer-drafted, customizable templates that you can copy and paste directly onto your website and/or checkout pages:
- Website Terms of Use
- Privacy policy with GDPR Kit
- Website disclaimers swipe file
- Terms & Conditions for selling digital products/courses
"It’s great to have an attorney who is not only familiar with the ins and outs of an online business but who knows about the relevant pitfalls and requirements entrepreneurs face.”
— Elina R
STEP 03
Your Copyrights
Your creative work is your most valuable asset, failing to protect it is like giving out the pin number to your debit card. And we obviously don’t want you doing that.
In this section, I will walk you through the exact steps you need to take to file an application to register your copyright AND I’ll give you some best tips and practices for the application process in general. You’ll also get access to the following templates to use as you need them:
- Sample Cease and Desist Letter
- Takedown Tutorial and Sample Letter {so you can stop those internet thieves right in their tracks}!
- Copyright Assignment and Work for Hire Agreement
"Nakia knows her stuff. She’s accessible, professional, knowledgeable and down to earth. She has a wealth of information and her team is on point. They’re always available and everyone keeps you in the loop. Working with Nakia has been great, and as a small business owner, it’s so important to build a team of trusted professionals."
— Jody D
STEP 04
Your Contracts
To be a legit business and be fully protected, you need to have contracts in place. But as a business owner, you’ve already got enough on your plate to worry about. You don’t need to add “figure out how to write a legally binding contract” to your to-do list … especially when I can give you what you need.
In this section, I will go over the contract language and clauses you need to be familiar with and I will give you a full rundown on which contracts you need to be using in your business and why you need these ones specifically.
PLUS you’ll have all of these done-for you contract templates that you can
easily customize and start using right away in your business:
- Client Services Agreement
- Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
- Work for Hire Agreement
- Consent/Release Agreement
“If you are looking to grow your business, to have someone who you can share your thoughts and ideas with who has the business sense and also the legal background, who knows what needs to be done and can advise you on the best way to do it, then Nakia is for you. And the way she packages things, makes it affordable for a person to get the level of expertise they need.”
— Dr. Fredrica
STEP 05
Your Trademarks
Your brand is your trademark - and a brand that’s not fully protected leaves itself open for all kinds of legal issues like claims of infringement, failed trademark registrations, missed opportunities for expansion, licensing problems, etc.
And all of these issues end up costing you revenue and brand loyalty. #notawin Instead of leaving your brand to chance, this section will teach you how to file your own trademark application(s) in a way that’ll give you the best approval odds. Plus you’ll learn
- How to conduct a thorough trademark search so that you can feel
confident that the name you settle on is truly up for grabs. - Some of the biggest obstacles you could run into and how to navigate through the entire trademark process.
- What you need to do AFTER you mark is approved … yep, there is some maintenance needed.
“When I signed up for Nakia’s trademark course, I had my doubts. I thought it would be hard to understand without a law degree, and I worried that the material would be more “general” information rather than actual “this is how you do it.” Fortunately, I was wrong about both.”
— Ta Neil Adams
PLUS SPECIAL BONUS
Licensing: How to Leverage Your Content into
Additonal Revenue
If you’ve been looking for a way to have your content featured in someone else’s course, distributed to someone else’s list, or shared live during an interview or virtual summit, AND you want to make sure you’re getting paid for the content you’re lending, or at the very least, that your content is protected, this is for you.
If you’ve been looking for a way to have your content featured in someone else’s course, distributed to someone else’s list, or shared live during an interview or virtual summit, AND you want to make sure you’re getting paid for the content you’re lending, or at the very least, that your content is protected, this is for you
Here’s a snapshot of what you get
Immediate access to the entire LLI Toolkit
15 video trainings (plus the companion audio trainings in case you prefer audio)
15 lawyer-drafted, done -for-you contract templates with instructional video
tutorials & annotation
20+ Cheat sheets, checklists, swipe files, and other written materials
“When I signed up for Nakia’s trademark course, I had my doubts. I thought it would be hard to understand without a law degree, and I worried that the material would be more “general” information rather than actual “this is how you do it.” Fortunately, I was wrong about both.”
— Debby S
The Investment
$1,997
IS LEGALLY LOCKED IN FOR YOU?
Legally Locked In is for any, yes that’s right,
ANY type of business owner
Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been at this for a while. Whether your business is online or offline. Service-based or product-based. No matter what type of business you have {or are planning to start}, you need to get your legal ducks in a row. Period.
Starting a business?
Have a website?
Hiring contractors?
Creating content?
Selling courses?
Delivering 1-1 services?
ONE LAST THING
Legally Locked In covers EVERYTHING that you need to protect your business
GOT QUESTIONS?
We have got answers
How much does this cost?
For a limited time, you can own the entire Legally Locked In Toolkit including all of the video trainings, audio trainings, downloadable contracts, PDFs, and documents for one payment of $1,997 or 4 payments of $499. This limited time offer to save $500 will not last long. {Did I mention this entire Toolkit is valued at over $12,000 if you were to have a lawyer do everything in here for you privately? I know, it’s an insane value, right?}
I haven’t been in business that long. Isn’t it too soon for me to need all of this protection?
Not at all. If you’re just starting out, there is no more perfect time for you to lay a proper foundation for business than right now! Investing time and money into doing things the right way from the beginning will save you so much time and money in the long run. Trust me, I’ve made a whole lot of money from clients who have to hire me to fix things they didn’t do right from the very beginning.
Will this cover all of my legal needs or will I need a lawyer?
LLI really has everything you need to give yourself a strong foundation, and get the majority of your legal affairs in order. As you grow and as your business grows, there may be times when you need to have a lawyer review your work. If you’re not sure about your specific situation, shoot us an email. We will gladly steer you in the right direction.
Will I get access to everything at once?
Absolutely! You will have access to the entire program when you purchase and you can go through the material at your own pace.
Am I able to modify and edit the contract templates that are included?
Yes! We’ve created each template with an editable Word doc version. As part of our template kits, you’ll receive an annotated PDF that lays out exactly what each section of the agreement is used for. It also tells you where to edit and modify your agreement. To help even more, we’ve also included a video that will walk you through each section. We recommend either reviewing the annotation or watching the video BEFORE you begin editing your template.
What is the format?
Legally Locked In has video trainings, audio trainings, PDFs, Word documents, checklists, cheatsheets, swipe files, and more. You will get access to the entire program inside our beautifully designed membership site when you purchase and you can go through the material at your own pace.
Can these templates be used in any state or country?
State, yes. Country, no. All of our contracts and clauses are U.S. based and should only be used if you live in the United States. That said, our templates are drafted with language general enough that they can be used in any state.
If I purchase Legally Locked In and don’t end up using it, can I get a refund?
No, all sales are final. When you purchase any of our products - templates or courses - you get immediate access to the content, downloads, training materials, etc. Therefore, we cannot offer refunds under any circumstances.