1. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Pathfinder Day | Your Blog as a Business Pathfinders: Morgan Shanahan, the818.com @the818 Susan Getgood, getgood.com/roadmaps @sgetgood Moderator: Sara Hawkins, savingforsomeday.com @saving4someday #BH11pathbiz RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

2. Legal Basics to Empower You and Protect Your Blog Sara Hawkins sara@savingforsomeday.com @Saving4Someday #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz

3. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Disclaimer Thank you for attending what is surely going to be an experience you didn’t expect. However, before we get started … My presentation is not legal advice. I am providing legal information. I am not your lawyer. But I am your friend! RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

4. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Forming A Company RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

5. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Becoming A Business What are the options How to choose the right one Are you in a “Tax Nexus” State? RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

6. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Becoming A Business What are the options? Sole Proprietor Partnership Corporation S-Corp Limited Liability Company RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

7. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Becoming A Business What are the options How to choose the right one RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

8. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Becoming A Business What are the options How to choose the right one Are you in a “Tax Nexus” (“Amazon Tax”) State? States that have closed Amazon Affiliate Network Illinois, Colorado, Rhode Island, North Carolina, Arkansas, Connecticut, California New York, special status RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

9. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Image used with permission: © Hugh MacLeod gapingvoidgallery.com RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

10. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Protecting Your Content If imitation is the highest form of flattery, please don’t flatter me! RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

11. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Protecting Your Content TM ®.com.net.tv blogger wordpress Self-hosted RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

12. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright vs. Plagiarism RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

13. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright vs. Plagiarism What is copyright? Copyright is a form of protection grounded in the U.S. Constitution for original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression. Copyright covers both published and unpublished works. RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

14. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright vs. Plagiarism What is plagiarism? Plagiarism is the wrongful appropriation or close imitation and publication of another person’s language, thoughts, expressions or ideas AND representing them as your own. RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

15. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright Just because it’s on the internet DOES NOT mean it’s in the public domain. RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

16. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright Citing your source, giving a link back or mentioning the author’s name or blog in YOUR post DOES NOT mean you can use their copyrighted material! RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

17. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Copyright Obtain permission before using someone else’s copyrighted work. Always. Every Time! RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

18. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz FTC Disclosure Disclosure is mandatory if you write about something and: You got money, free/discounted product, trip, or service RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

19. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz FTC Disclosure Disclosure is mandatory if you write about something and: You got money, free/discounted product, trip, or service You went somewhere (movie, play, dinner) and didn’t have to pay RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

20. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz FTC Disclosure Disclosure is mandatory if you write about something and: You got money, free/discounted product, trip, or service You went somewhere (movie, play, dinner) and didn’t have to pay You get compensation because they click on a link RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

21. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Other Legal Issues RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

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24. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Thank you! Legal Basics to Empower You and Protect Your Blog Sara Hawkins sara@savingforsomeday.com @Saving4Someday SavingForSomeday.com SavingForSomeday.com/blog-law/ RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!

25. Wireless Network (no password required): BLOGHER Brought to you by #BlogHer11 #BH11pathbiz Pathfinder Day | Your Blog as a Business Pathfinders: Morgan Shanahan, the818.com @the818 Susan Getgood, getgood.com/roadmaps @sgetgood Moderator: Sara Hawkins, savingforsomeday.com @saving4someday #BH11pathbiz RATE THIS SESSION! iPad and iPhone users: Rate this session in the BlogHer '11 mobile app!!