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.
Contracts
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!
How to stop clients from stalling your projects
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.
How to have happier clients: create client policies
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.
5 contract payment terms that protect your time and cash flow
Are your contract payment terms making it clear to clients how to pay and what happens when common hiccups occur? Learn what to include.
Do I have to give clients a formal written contract?
You don’t have to give your client a long, legalese-heavy, formal contract for it to be valid. But that doesn’t mean you can skip it either. Read more about what your contract could look like.
The ideal contract format for creative business owners
Have you ever forgotten to update the copyright ownership section of your contract for months? Have you ever went back and forth with a client over simple things like payment terms that you thought were clearly outlined in your contract? While a contract does wonders for getting you and your client on the same page, […]
How to deal with difficult clients in 5 steps
You can’t avoid every difficult client, but there are things you can do to start your relationship off right.
Proposal or contract: which one is right for this project in your creative business?
Are you unsure if you should send your client a proposal or a contract? Contracts and proposals have very different purposes, by the end of this, you’ll know when you should send each.
How do I know if this licensing agreement is fair?
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 […]
What is contract boilerplate? (And what does it mean?)
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 […]
What a contract is and why it’s important to ask friends for one
It can be stressful to think about having a contract with a friend. Here’s an email you can use to start the conversation.
What you need to know before signing an art licensing agreement
Art licensing can be a profitable revenue stream. But before you sign, read this to understand what your art licensing agreement contains.
