Discover the 4 steps to sending a DMCA Takedown Notice, one of the most cost-effective tools to dealing with online copycats.
Frank the Freelancer
Are you paid by your clients for your specialized skills? Then this post collection will help do it on the legal up and up!
5 ways increase website accessibility
Designing an accessible website should be a priority for all business owners. Learn five ways you can increase website accessibility on your site.
How do I host a legal giveaway?
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!
What is in the public domain? (2020 Update)
Works started entering the public domain again in 2019. Curious if something you want to use is covered by copyright or in the public domain? Click through to view a chart that helps you to decide where it falls.
How to increase list engagement and growth by actually giving away a freebie for FREE
This blog post contains affiliate links. (Any link with an * after it.) I use these links because the small commission I make allows me to keep creating intuitive, practical legal (and biz) resources. Plus it never changes the price you pay. I own and use both of the resources mentioned in my own email […]
How to increase your chances of a successful creative collaboration
Most collaborations end at some point and discussing these 7 questions before you start your collaboration will increase your chances of ending with a happy parting of ways, not a fiery crash.
How do I keep my copyright when illustrating a children’s book?
Congrats! You’ve been approached to illustrate a book. But now you start to worry about copyrights. How do you keep them? How might you lose them? Learn the three ways you could lose them in this Ask Kiff episode.
Do I have to give clients a formal written contract?
The reason that most creatives hate contracts is that many contracts are 20-pages long and stuffed with legal jargon. But did you know that your contract doesn’t have to look like that to be valid? Watch this video to learn what is required for a contract to be valid.
Are non-compete clauses enforceable?
Almost every creative business owner will sign a contract they later regret. But how can you limit your chances of this happening? Watch this video to learn!
Does my business need to be financially self-sufficient before becoming an LLC?
How much money does your business need to be making before it’s time to become an LLC? Can you create an LLC if you aren’t financially stable? Watch this video to learn!
How can I find an attorney for my creative business?
Your creative business is growing and it’s time to bring on a legal expert to help you. But how do you find an attorney for your creative business? Watch this video to learn!
How long do I have to wait to sell my work after I submit my copyright registration application?
Congrats! You submitted your copyright registration application to the U.S. Copyright Office. But…then you discover that it’s going to take 2-10 months for your certificate to arrive. Do you have to wait to sell your work until you have a certificate in hand? Learn how quickly you can start selling your work in this week’s […]
