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10/21/2026

A contract that sounds polished is not always a contract that protects you.

AI can generate language quickly, but it does not know your deal, your risk tolerance, or what matters most in your business relationship. Have you seen this handled differently?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/20/2026

AI can help move work faster, but fast is not always safe when contracts are involved.

If you are using AI to draft, review, or edit agreements, make sure convenience is not creating legal risk in the background. What are your thoughts?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/20/2026

Public relations is more than getting your business featured in the media.

In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, Nicole Blake-Baxter explains why she believes PR should be the foundation of a strong marketing strategy. It shapes how businesses communicate with customers, clients, and even their own teams.

Marketing helps get your business noticed, but having a clear communication strategy helps make sure the right message reaches the right people.

Is your business communicating with intention, or are you just trying to get more attention?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

“We had a plan of coming together. We did not have an exit plan.”Nicole Blake-Baxter learned an important lesson about b...
10/19/2026

“We had a plan of coming together. We did not have an exit plan.”

Nicole Blake-Baxter learned an important lesson about business partnerships while building what would eventually become The Blake Agency.

In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, Nicole shares how she started a business with four friends, only to realize later that everyone had different goals. While they eventually went their separate ways, the experience reinforced why business owners need to think about how a partnership might end before it even begins.

Starting a business together takes more than a shared vision. It also takes clearm expectations about ownership, responsibilities, and what happens when someone decides to leave.

Have you thought about what would happen if one of your business partners wanted to move on?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/17/2026

You do not need to do everything by yourself.

In this episode, Marcus Smith talks about how important it is to have people around you who care about the early growth of the business and are willing to help build it with you.

A strong business is not just about systems and strategy. It is also about having the right people who care enough to help carry the vision forward.

What is one area of your business where the right support could make the biggest difference?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business?

Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/16/2026

What is the difference between an SOW and an MSA? If your business uses contracts regularly, that answer matters more than you might think.

In this Friday Legal Fix, Aisha breaks down how these two agreements work, where they fit, and why getting the structure right helps protect the business. If your business uses both, this is a distinction worth getting right.

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/15/2026

This is one of those contract basics that can quietly create a mess when people do not understand the structure.

If you work with clients or vendors on an ongoing basis, make sure you know what belongs in the MSA and what belongs in the SOW. Do your agreements clearly separate the two?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/15/2026

Do not build your business on land you do not own.

Marcus Smith shares how relying too heavily on one channel left his business exposed, and why he shifted toward long term growth through SEO, content, and customer education.

When your visibility depends entirely on someone else’s platform or pipeline, one change can disrupt everything. Building trust through content takes time, but it gives you something that is yours.

What part of your business are you building that you truly own?

Ready to hear the full conversation? Listen to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

And if you’re ready to start building your business on solid legal ground, grab your free guide at www.smallbizzlegalguide.com.

10/14/2026

A lot of contract confusion starts because the wrong document is doing the wrong job.

Your MSA and your SOW should work together, not compete with each other or leave key details hanging. Have you seen this handled differently?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

10/13/2026

A Statement of Work and a Master Services Agreement are not the same thing, even though people mix them up all the time.

If your business uses service contracts, knowing the difference can make your agreements much easier to manage. Do you use both in your business?

Want to learn more about how to build, brand and bulletproof your business? Head on over to www.smallbizzlegalguide.com and grab the guide that works best for you.

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