Contracts, corporations, and co-founders — oh my! In this episode, Jess sits down with Anna Cook, Partner at Cox & Palmer, for a practical, plain-language look at the legal side of running a business. From when to incorporate, to why every partnership needs a “business prenup,” Anna breaks down what small business owners really need to know — including how to avoid common legal pitfalls as you grow.

Plus, Jess tackles a viral workplace scandal in the Just Ask Jess segment: when the CEO and HR lead make headlines for all the wrong reasons, what can small organizations learn about managing relationships at work?

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• (00:00:00) - Unlock Your People: Small Business Owners
• (00:00:48) - Meet Anna Cook
• (00:02:12) - Why Law School Is For Real
• (00:03:42) - Do You Incorporate or Not?
• (00:06:56) - Other Things to Consider When Starting a Business With Family
• (00:13:08) - What are some of the things that you regularly see organizations doing that
• (00:18:22) - Small Business Owners: Stock Options and Remuneration
• (00:22:55) - Should You Give Stock Options to Family or Friends?
• (00:26:48) - Incorporation: The Cast of Characters
• (00:29:22) - Do Shareowners Have a Right to Vote?
• (00:33:12) - Confirmations and Documents for Business Owners
• (00:39:18) - Have You Got a Vision to Sell Your Company?
• (00:40:09) - Ontario vs Nova Scotia & Quebec: What's the Difference?
• (00:45:16) - Covid HR: Remote Work and the Law
• (00:48:54) - Commercial Law
• (00:50:28) - The Coldplay Kiss Cam
• (00:54:42) - Are Personal Relationships Bad for the Workplace?
• (00:56:27) - Questions for Work