You’ve got to hustle every day to run a successful creative business. And every morning you wake up, do good work, and keep building a strong reputation. The last email you want to read one morning is from a lawyer. An email attaching a cease and desist letter demanding you change your name. All because […]
Psst…I have a secret. Last week I encountered several creative business owners dealing with the same struggle. All were fretting, researching, and didn’t know what choice to make. They knew that making this choice was going to come with a price tag and probably a trip to a lawyer’s office. This, of course, didn’t excite […]
So you come up with an awesome phrase that would be perfect for a mug, a t-shirt, a card, or a hat. Can you run down to the Trademark Office and file a trademark for that phrase? Before you try to trademark a t-shirt design, make sure you check out this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. […]
In my late 20s, I worked at an environmental consulting firm. When I first started I had a boss that believed that he was the only one that could look good. He took all the credit for good ideas and passed all the blame to us. Needless to say, it was a very unhappy team […]
LegalZoom is cheaper than a lawyer, but you’ve heard good and bad stories about it. When should you run far away? When might it be okay to use it? Before you use LegalZoom make sure you check out this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Watch the video | Listen or download an audio-only version | […]
In the past few months, I’ve been a test knitter for two different patterns. Both patterns had mistakes and confusing sections. But as of last week, both projects are blocked and finished. One designer, I’d happily test knit for again. And the other I’d politely decline if she asked me. The big reason is that […]
Your customer has just posted the perfect photo showing your product on her Instagram feed. Should you #regram it? Or ask permission first? If you want to use customer photos (or client photos) then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Watch the video | Listen or download an audio-only version […]
Want to tame your inbox by delegating it to your virtual assistant? Would you like them to answer emails, book appointments, or respond to customer requests? Then you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Watch the video | Listen or download an audio-only version | Read the show notes | Read […]
What can you do with licensed fabric? Is there a difference between what the legal protections are and what’s practical for your creative business? That’s exactly what we’re going to cover in this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Watch the video | Listen or download an audio-only version | Read the show notes | Read […]
Are you ready to hold a copyright registration certificate in your hands? Great news! I’m teaching a master workshop on October 24, 2018 designed to help you fill out and submit your copyright registration application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Enter your email below and I’ll send over an invite to join us for this […]
Are you ready to hold a copyright registration certificate in your hands? Great news! I’m teaching a master workshop on October 24, 2018 designed to help you fill out and submit your copyright registration application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Enter your email below and I’ll send over an invite to join us for this […]
Struggling to register your copyrights? You aren’t alone! Enter your email to get two checklists to help you complete the application. One if you are registering a single creation and the other if you are batching creations together. Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect it here. I can’t emphasize enough how […]
Are you ready to hold a copyright registration certificate in your hands? Great news! I’m teaching a master workshop on October 24, 2018 designed to help you fill out and submit your copyright registration application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Enter your email below and I’ll send over an invite to join us for this […]
Are you ready to hold a copyright registration certificate in your hands? Great news! I’m teaching a master workshop on October 24, 2018 designed to help you fill out and submit your copyright registration application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Enter your email below and I’ll send over an invite to join us for this […]
Do you have online shop policies? That’s a great first step to establishing expectations with your customers. But…when something goes wrong, your shop policies likely won’t help. (Because they aren’t enforceable.) In this week’s Ask Kiff episode I share why you need both online shop policies and terms of service. (And don’t forget to leave […]
Are you ready to hold a copyright registration certificate in your hands? Great news! I’m teaching a master workshop on October 24, 2018 designed to help you fill out and submit your copyright registration application with the U.S. Copyright Office. Enter your email below and I’ll send over an invite to join us for this […]
How do you pick a business name that won’t force a rebrand or get you in legal hot water? Watch this video to learn what a trademark search is, why it’s important, and if you can DIY it. Plus grab a FREE worksheet to help you do a trademark search.
