Over the last decade, the creative industry has blown up, fueled by advances in technology and social media. More and more people choose to take control of their creativity, lives, and finances by starting their creative businesses. This doesn’t just represent a...
A registered agent helps you level up as a business owner. If you’re a creative business owner in California—running a design studio, production company, or tech startup—you’re probably laser-focused on building your brand and connecting with your...
The Creators’ Legal Roadmap turns the legal stuff from a source of stress into a source of strength. Many business owners find it easy to engage with the creative side of their business. But when it comes to the legal stuff, it gets a little more...
The trademark Supplemental Register provides a place for trademarks denied registration on the Principal Register for various reasons. While a federal trademark registration on the Supplemental Register does not provide all of the benefits of a federal trademark...
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...
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...