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 […]
You have lots of questions about the legal aspects of your business. Join me Friday, November 17 to get answers to all your legal questions in a comfortable, conversational environment. Save your seat and leave your question! It can be scary, not to mention expensive, to ask legal questions. Maybe you worry that your question […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
The amount of information you need to know to run a business is overwhelming. Which is why each Friday, I host In Session, an educational experience designed to put the ease back in legalese for creative business owners. Every In Session, I share practical, actionable legal information that gives you what you need to start […]
Not sure what various print on demand sites terms of service say? Learn what they say before clicking, “I accept” Enter your information and get access to a chart comparing the TOS of more than 10 print on demand sites. Your privacy is important to us. Learn how we protect it here. Updated April 13, […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Affiliate Manual Checklist Grab a checklist you can use to easily create your affiliate manual. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of legal templates and tools to add ease to the legalese of running your creative business! You’ve […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Guest Post Contract Template + Checklist Do you allow guest contributors on your website? Grab the guest post contract template and checklist. It will make sure you cover all your bases when putting together your guidelines. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
Hi! I’m Kiff! I believe that you can have ease in the legalese of running your creative business. Each week, I send out an email to help you confidently strengthen your business’ legal foundation by sharing my experiences and knowledge. Get tips from your friendly legal eagle… Your privacy is important to us. Learn how […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource 5 Year Vision Workbook Want to know the 7 questions I use with my clients to figure out where they are headed? Download a workbook that will help you answer them. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
For the past eight years, I’ve had the same black, beat-up, dog-eared dictionary on my desk. I totally admit that using a physical book rather than an online version is old school. But I find the physical aspect of pausing, flipping to the entry, and reading it so helpful. There are times that in that […]
While the saying goes, “there’s no such thing as a dumb question” we all know it’s false. There are dumb questions. But when you are new to something that has its own jargon, knowing what words to use is your first battle. And when dealing with legal stuff, that jargon is even more intimidating. I […]
Today, the lovely Sharon Fain is sharing her story with you. Sharon is one of the founders of Academy of Handmade, a community of makers creating sustainable businesses together. Academy of Handmade has some amazing resources on their blog to help makers build sustainable businesses. They also host an Awards Show recognizing makers who create beautiful […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
I’m so excited to have Cory Huff sharing his story with you today. Cory and I first met two years ago when we were both speakers at the Thriving Artist Summit. He and I both dislike the starving artist myth. And I appreciate Cory’s approach to empowering artists around the business of art. In fact, […]
I don’t remember how Monica Lee and I first met, but she interviewed me for Smart Creative Women almost three years ago. Monica is one of my idols at infusing herself into her brand. And her new accessories line is a perfect example of her skill in doing this. Just looking at her products tells […]
Overwhelmed by all the legal to-dos? Click here to get a free legal tip each week in your inbox from your friendly legal eagle. With a cup of coffee in hand, you open up your laptop and sit cross-legged at the kitchen table. As the screen comes to life, your browser is open to your […]
I’m a huge knitter. I’ve always got a project going. In fact, right now I’m working on this cowl. I’ve got a shawl going as well, but the pattern is a bit involved and knitting one row seems to take forever, so I needed a break. I knit because it keeps my hands busy. Over […]
I can’t believe that Rachel Mae Smith of The Crafted Life and I only met in person late this summer. We met when I had the chance to take a joint workshop from her and Lisa Anderson Shaffer. I’ve been following Rachel’s blog for ages and am a big fan of her work. And proof […]
When I came up with this series, I knew that I wanted Brigitte Theriault to participate. Brigitte is a 10-year person chef veteran, but she struggles with an issue familiar to many creative service providers: the contract. For many creatives, presenting and negotiating a contract is a roller coaster of emotions. And I knew that […]
You are super proud of the work you did for a new design client. A couple months after you wrap up, you pop over to their website. You have a new project in the pipeline and so you want to take screenshots of your work in action for your portfolio. When you land on their […]
I love opening up my email to something like this: Kiff: I was really scared and nervous when I reached out to you. I thought that working together wasn’t going to be fun. Honestly, I was dreading it so much that reaching out to you sat on my to-do list for months. You’ve been so […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
Last week when I was wearing my founding partner of a law firm hat, I had a conversation with a potential client. During that session I learned more about her business, we both agreed that she needed help and that working together seemed like a natural fit. Once we agreed to work together, I started […]
If you aren’t familiar with Maria Brophy, you should be. Maria has been helping her husband, Drew Brophy, run a successful art business for more than fifteen years. She’s also a super savvy businesswoman. And is always willing to share her wealth of experience and stories with creatives. Because she knows what it takes to […]
I’m so excited to introduce a new interview series: learning the ropes. In it, I’ll be talking with creative entrepreneurs like you and discussing empowering and not-so-empowering experiences. They’ll be sharing a time when they learned the “legal” ropes in their business. Allowing you to learn the same lesson, without experiencing it. After each interview, […]
About two weeks ago Abby Glassenberg and I chatted about contracts and the fabric industry. In particular she was curious why some companies have a policy that they don’t sign written contracts. Every business has the right to set policies. And this extends to how they like to deal with contracts. Yes, it’s true that the […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
the artist’s Courtyard Resource Create a Contract Master Workshop Get access to a master workshop designed to help you finally ditch the annoting, selfish clients. By creating a contract that you (and your clients) love. Members Only Not a member of the artist’s Courtyard? Join and get instant access to this resource and 100s of […]
The beginning of a collaboration is magical. Working together fills you both with excitement. Maybe you have been admiring each others work for ages and feel lucky that you get to team up. Your initial instinct is likely to jump in and get started. But I encourage you to have a couple tough conversations with your collaboration […]
Understand if you should sign that contract Because you should never sign a contract you don’t understand! Enter your email to download a workbook that will help you decide if signing that contract a good idea. The workbook also outlines my contract review system and gives you a checklist to review your contract. Your privacy […]
Last week I got a call from a friend. The company behind the holiday show she was participating in had called her that morning. They were calling because they wanted to include her in the printed materials they would be handing out prior to the show. She asked a couple questions about what rights they […]
Your look book shoot date is fast approaching. You’ve spent months planning. You’ve found and rented the perfect space. Photographers, models, and stylists are booked. Your product is prepped and made. All supporting clothing and accessories have been located. Your to-do list starts to look manageable. You begin to think you might get it all […]
