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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
As a lawyer, I have worked closely with hundreds of innovative companies to establish legal foundations. This includes working with single-person side hustles and established companies with dozens of employees. During that time, I’ve seen patterns. I’ve...