Hi Creative! Running a business is no small feat, especially when you’re juggling family, friends, deadlines, and the million little things that pop up every day. That’s why this year, I’m trying something new: Eagle Eye Legal. What you can expect each Friday at 8:00 AM Pacific: one bite-sized legal task that takes 30 minutes or less to complete the exact links, tools, or resources you’ll need to complete that task access to help if you hit a roadblock on the task via email from me until…
Hi Reader! Imagine having a clear, step-by-step legal plan for your business tailored to the goals you want to reach. Doesn’t that sound like a weight off your shoulders? I get it—legal stuff can feel overwhelming and confusing. And let’s be honest, it’s one of the first things that falls off your to-do list. But it’s also essential if you want to protect what you’re building. That’s why I created the Legal To-Do List Challenge: a free, four-day experience to help you map out exactly what…
Doing a trademark search helps assure you’ve got a unique name that won’t infringe on anyone else’s trademark rights. Click through for step-by-step instructions on performing a trademark search AND download your free checklist to help you complete all the steps.
Running your creative business on the side or ready to take it to the next level? This roadmap helps you protect your assets without the headache.
Are you struggling to know if it’s time to register a trademark? Learn how to know if it’s time and the five steps you must complete.
Confused about copyright and trademark for your creative business’ logo? Learn how to protect your brand’s most valuable asset.
How do I know if this particular licensing agreement is fair? How do I know if signing it is a good long-term move for my business? It’s a question I hear a lot. And the truth is, if you’ve never signed a licensing agreement before, there are a ton of nuances and the whole process […]
Nervous and scared to post your work online because you are afraid it will get copied? The short answer is the only way to protect your online content, is by not posting it. But this is unrealistic. Learn the 5 ways to protect it in this video.
Since 2005, Etsy has given handmade business owners a platform to increase their reach. But over the last (almost) twenty years, both Etsy and the handmade business community have changed. For the most part, this has been a symbolic relationship. Yes, Etsy always has had to answer to its investors. However, Etsy’s goals were mostly […]
Join me this summer to squash a little of your legal confusion in this six-part workshop series.
I’d say that 90% of the giveaways I see on Instagram aren’t legal. In fact, when I see one that is legal it stands out. So how do you make your giveaway legal? Watch this video to learn the five required steps!
Have you heard of the term contract boilerplate? Even if you haven’t, it’s included in almost every contract. So you are familiar with it, even if you don’t know exactly what it is. When I first started practicing law, I read The Sense of Style by Stephen Pinker*, which is part style guide, part how […]
