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 […]
Discover why I don’t offer a legal to-do list and what you should do instead. Prioritize your legal projects based on your business goals.
It can be stressful to think about having a contract with a friend. Here’s an email you can use to start the conversation.
NOTE: As of March 2025, this law has been changed and now only needs to be completed if your LLC was originally created outside of the United States and needs to be recognized inside the United States. You know my goal around here is to help you add ease to the legalese. (I can’t believe […]
Does your LLC need a “real” business bank account? Or can you just get away with a personal bank account where you only keep the LLC’s money? Watch this video to learn!
When is it a good (or bad) idea to have multiple projects, brands, or businesses in the same LLC? The short version is is it’s okay when you are fine with them impacting each other. Watch the video to learn more.
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn what legal documents you should have for your creative business and how to easily organize them.
Art licensing can be a profitable revenue stream. But before you sign, read this to understand what your art licensing agreement contains.
Are you starting a creative business? Click through to learn the four easy tasks you should take to start your business off on the right foot.
