Contracts really make you the kindest business owner around. This post collection will help you understand what contracts are and how to read and write contracts!
Ending a collaboration can be done with clarity and grace. In this post, I give you short, copyable exit scripts for different scenarios and a one-page checklist to close a project without drama. These steps protect your work and preserve relationships.
Starting a collaboration conversation doesn’t need to be awkward. These three short scripts help you start the collaboration, keep things moving forward, or regroup when the scope starts to shift.
A collaboration contract does not have to be long or scary. In this video, I share a minimal collaboration agreement that’s just 14 sentences.
Three small mistakes cause big problems in collaborations. Learn what they are and the simple sentence you can use to fix each one right away.
Learn the simple disconnect that causes most collaboration hiccups and the 6-sentence email script you can use to keep creativity moving.
You do not need six separate documents to protect your creative business. You need a single, well-structured contract that matches your working style. Learn what it looks like and why it’s the foundation for a thriving creative business.
Most clients aren’t “bad”, they just are unaware or unsure of your boundaries. Why? Because your contract doesn’t hold up when things get messy. Learn how to write contract clauses that predetermine outcomes and protect your time, so you don’t end up renegotiating mid-project.
You finally booked the client, you blocked your calendar, and then they canceled last minute. Or they tell you they’ve changed their mind and they want their money back. Refunds and reschedules are common, but they don’t need to derail your business (or ruin your monthly revenue). Last-minute cancellations and refund requests feel unfair because […]
Tired of chasing late payments? The problem usually starts with unclear or incomplete contract payment terms. Learn how to build payment protections into your contracts so you get paid on time and avoid awkward follow-ups.
Projects that stall can quietly erode your income, your calendar, and your creative energy. Learn how to use simple contract language to create momentum and keep clients engaged. You’ll also see how to build in consequences that prevent endless delays.
Your clients don’t need flexibility; they want the outcome they hired you for. Your client policies show you have a plan to get them there.
When I started my business, I was given a notebook to record my business mistakes. This notebook has transformed my client relationships.
