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6 Mistakes Creatives Make That Lead To Client Conflicts (And How To Fix Them Now)
Avoid burnout, get paid on time, and build a business that actually works for you If you run a creative business, you’ve probably blamed a client (or five) for a stressful project. But here’s the...
Setting Boundaries With Clients: Powerful Scripts, Systems, and Success Strategies
Setting boundaries with clients is one of the most powerful ways to protect your energy, time, and business. If you’ve ever felt drained, disrespected, or unsure how to refuse a client request, you’re not alone...
AI & Copyright: What Creators Need to Know Right Now
AI is writing books, composing music, and designing logos. It’s also raising many legal questions. This new creative frontier is exciting, but it’s also confusing. Creatives are navigating uncertainty around ownership, contracts, and what the...
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Copyright Basics at 2015 AIGA Design Conference
This past weekend I was on a panel called “Copyright Basics You Can Use” at the 2015 American Institute of Graphic Arts (AIGA) Design Conference. My co-panelists were two amazing designers, Stefan Bucher and Robynne Raye. Our talk was (as you might imagine) about...
Five Ways A Creative Services Contract Can Help You Make Money
Anyone providing creative services for money will have some sort of creative services contract. This contract defines the relationship between creative service provider and client. It makes the terms of engagement clear so that the project gets delivered and the...
The Myth of the Confidentiality Agreement Template
If you want to keep information secret, a confidentiality agreement template seems like the way to go. Download it, get the other person to sign it, and then go on your way – how hard can it be? Confidentiality agreements (also called non-disclosure agreements or...
Law As Design For Creative Businesses
Solid contracts provide a foundation upon which to grow a creative business. And contracts that everyone can understand are even better. The right kind of creative services agreement: Is written in plain English, so you and your client understand what you are agreeing...
