So you’ve got the business idea. You might even have the Instagram handle locked down. But now you're stuck staring at your laptop like... “What legal steps am I supposed to take to make this real?”If that sounds like you, you’re not alone—and you’re in the right place.In this episode of On Your Terms®, I walk you through the exact checklist of what to do (in order!) to legally set up your online business. Whether you’re a coach, digital product creator, or service provider, I’m giving you a clear, three-day action plan to get your business legally legit—without the legal jargon, guesswork, or overwhelm.This is the episode that takes you from “OMG where do I even start?” to “Wow, I actually did that!”Let’s walk through the 5 essential legal steps (plus a bonus) every online business owner needs to take from day one.In this episode, you’ll hear…<ul><li>How to finally stop Googling and start doing with a 3-day legal setup checklist</li><li>The 4 things to knock out on day 1 (and how quickly you can do them)</li><li>What you need to open a business bank account—and why it’s not optional</li><li>How to legally accept payments online (the right way)</li><li>What kind of contract you need based on what you sell</li><li>My thoughts on LLCs vs. sole proprietorships (and what could get you in trouble)</li></ul> Click <a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/your-first-5-steps-to-a-legal-online-business-checklist/" target="_blank">here</a> to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:<ul><li>Grab my free legal guide <a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/legal-guide-for-online-business-oyt/" target="_blank">"The Ultimate Legal Guide for Online Entrepreneurs"</a></li><li><a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/sidebar" target="_blank">Sign up for Sam's Sidebar</a>, my weekly email, to receive legal tips &amp; marketing advice that I implement in my 7 figure business</li></ul> CONNECT:<ul><li><a href="https://instagram.com/samvanderwielen" target="_blank">Sam on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://facebook.com/samvanderwielenllc" target="_blank">Sam on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onyourtermspodcast/" target="_blank">On Your Terms</a>®<a href="https://www.instagram.com/onyourtermspodcast/" target="_blank"> on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@SamVanderWielen" target="_blank">Sam on YouTube</a></li></ul> <a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/disclaimer/" target="_blank">DISCLAIMER</a>

Your First 5 Steps to a Legal Online Business (Checklist)