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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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Multiple LLCs or Just One? Navigating Business Structures for Creative Entrepreneurs
We talk to so many creatives who run multiple businesses, and inevitably, they want to know whether to form one or multiple business entities, such as LLCs or corporations, to manage various endeavors. So let's talk about the considerations and scenarios that warrant...
Change This In Your Client Communication And Completely Quench Conflicts
Years ago, I had an artist client who did large-scale commissions for hotels (yeah, it's a niche). He did terrific work but always seemed to conflict with his clients. They got pissed that he didn't answer their calls or return emails as fast as they would have liked....
Level The Playing Field Against Big Companies: A Guide For Small Business
Big, established companies throw their legal weight around all the time. But, unfortunately, that often means that new and small companies face severe disadvantages if they don't take steps to deal with the facts of the competitive environment we find ourselves in....
Tuition Payments Must Be Made In Business
Building a business means traveling a hard road. Growth happens, but along the way, challenges arise. You spend money on things and get little return. Mistakes, disappointments, and wrong turns make the whole process messy. This means making "tuition payments" that...