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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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I Am Presenting At Wordcamp LAX 2014
I will be presenting at Wordcamp LAX on September 6 at 2pm. My talk will be tentatively titled: “How Not To Get Sued As A Blogger”. That’s what I will be talking about: the things that can get you in legal hot water if you are running a blog or website. It will be...
Monkey Selfie and the Court of Public Opinion
One of the things that strikes me most about the “monkey selfie” dustup involving Wikimedia and photographer David Slater is that much of the discussion seems to be about people’s opinion of who should own the selfie, rather than the law. We all have opinions, but in...
How Do You Use Electronic Signatures?
Even if you have a contract ready, it can be a real pain to get it signed. An unsigned contract provides zero value to your business. So let’s make life easier by learning about electronic signatures. Electronic Signatures In Practice The Electronic Signatures in...
Trademarks Are Adjectives
One of the key things to know about trademarks is that they are adjectives and not nouns. This matters because the value of a trademark – and thus a brand – comes from the consumers recognition of a trademark as something that distinguishes your product from others on...
