Freelance Fine Print: Legal Tips to Protect Your Business

Today, we’re tackling a topic that’s essential but often overwhelming: freelance contracts. Contracts can feel like a maze, but they’re crucial for protecting your work, setting clear expectations, and getting paid. Joining me is Lucy Wheeler, a lawyer specialising in helping freelancers and small business owners navigate legal essentials. We’ll cover must-have clauses, when to consult a lawyer, how to protect your intellectual property, and what to do if a client doesn’t pay. For more resources, including links to Lucy’s website and social media, check out the episode page.   If you found this helpful, make sure to listen to our next episode for more expert tips on managing your finances as a freelancer!   If you liked this episode, discover the full series. #ad Listen to PensionBee’s monthly podcast, The Pension Confident Podcast to better understand the world of personal finance and pensions:  Connect with Emilie:Sign up to The Edit newsletterFollow Vestpod on InstagramEnroll in our upcoming bootcampsGet Emilie’s book: You’re Not Broke, You’re Pre-Rich #ad Thank you to our partner PensionBee. With PensionBee you can combine, contribute and withdraw online. Take control of your pension, so that you can enjoy a happy retirement and join over 265,000 customers saving with PensionBee. When investing, your capital is at risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.