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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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Satisfaction Clauses In Art & Design Contracts
Some art and design contracts have a problem that will often not be apparent until it is time to get paid: satisfaction clauses. A satisfaction clause basically gives the recipient of art or design work the full discretion to reject the work because they are...
Protecting Customer Lists
Protecting customer lists ranks highly in importance for many businesses, including creative businesses. Most businesses will have a list of customers that includes their sales history, their preferences, contact information, and other useful information; these lists...
Creative Business Legal Issues For The New Year
The beginning of the year presents a great time to consider a variety of creative business legal issues. From copyrights to trademarks to contracts to business formation, every creative business that wants to be profitable and grow will think about their legal needs...
Responding to Trademark Office Actions
Often, filing an application with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) can be the first step in a longer process; if the trademark application has any problems, the USPTO will issue an “Office Action”. An Office Action lets an applicant know that the...
