I'm so glad you're here!
Hey! I’m Marissa Pollock
Creative in a past life turned business lawyer for creative service providers - here to help you better navigate the ins and outs of starting, running, and growing your business the smart (and legal) way!
Are you ready to Be Business Smarter?
Can I get a heck yes!?
With an ever growing suite of trainings, guides, templates, and downloads, the Business Smarter Shop provides you with the tools to start and grow your business. Through the Business Smarter Shop we're making the #legaleasy.
You'll find trainings and guides that you can use to answer many common questions asked by entreprenuers like... How do I check the availability of my business name? How do I set up a LLC? What types of contract terms should I be aware of as a creative service provider?
You'll find digitally downloadable tools that you can use to help protect and grow your business, with things like business guides, expense tracking sheets, copyright analysis flow charts, and more! Want the quick and easy DIY, while making sure your business is protected? Keep an eye out because Contract Templates are coming soon!
More women are starting businesses now than ever before. I’m here to empower them to gain the knowledge, skillset, and confidence to
be business smarter
Let's protect your ass(ets)
So you want to start a business but don't know where to begin?
Start with our free resources! From freebie downloads to blog content, education is the best place to start!
Want to help protect what you've worked so hard to build?
Coming soon: Head to the shop for downloadable guides, tools, and templates!
Want to understand more about the legal side of business?
Head to the blog for some business 101, intellectual property, & contract info that you can actually wrap your head around!
So you're starting a business, but you don’t know where to start?
Download my new business checklist to get started
The Podcast
Wait, there’s a podcast?
Are you ready to level-up your business smarts and make your life #legaleasy? We're talking to industry experts in the "dry but necessary" business topics for creative entrepreneurs - topics like legal fundamentals, personal and business financials, and HR & employee considerations. Breaking down these topics and giving you digestible and fun content that you can actually use for your business! As small business owners, we wear a lot of hats...knowing how to protect your business shouldn't be something you dread. Ready to listen in so you can keep your business smart?