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5 Fixable Mindset Mistakes Creative Entrepreneurs Make That Kill Their Businesses
What if you could completely sidestep the biggest mindset mistakes that destroy many creative businesses? We’ve been lawyers for creative entrepreneurs for over a decade and have seen inside hundreds of innovative businesses. Our team...
Copyright Strategy Guide for Creatives [Updated 2024]
We wrote this copyright strategy guide for creatives who want to supercharge their creative business by understanding copyright law. Every creative is in the copyright game, but too many don’t know the basics of copyright...
Production Company Master Guide
Creatives involved in film, television, and video game production have long used production companies to build a brand, protect their assets, and work on more significant projects. In this master guide, we explore how any...
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Don’t Let Legal Anxiety Paralyze Your Business
"But what about that independent contractor law I heard about?" "Don't worry about it," I respond. "…and GDPR? I heard that's a thing." "Forget about it," I reply. We did this dance a few more times until he got the message I was trying to convey. And the message was...
Say Goodbye to Copycats and Hello to Success – Your Guide to Building Creative Assets
Building creative assets should be the first concern of any creative business owner. Independent creative professionals often severely limit themselves by viewing their creations solely as labor. Instead of building creative assets that can continually generate...
California Trademark Protection [Updated 2024]
A California trademark provides trademark protection within the state of California. This may be useful for your business. Many people know they can register their mark with the United States Patent and Trademark Office, but fewer know California has a trademark...
Creative Business First Steps
Creating a new business feels overwhelming. There's a ton to think about and a ton of different opinions on where you should devote your scarce time, money, and energy. However, working with hundreds of creative business owners has taught me that focusing on a few...