When I’m sewing, unpicking is just an assumed part of the process. But I rarely give myself this same “redo” pass when it comes to experiments, projects, or things in my business.
Running a creative business
Want to run your creative business on the legal up and up? Then this post collection will help you do exactly that!
Ready to be confident you have the right business permits and licenses?
Unsure which business permits and licenses you need? Click through to learn the four steps you can take to know exactly what’s required.
Creatives: Ask me your legal questions (without spending an arm or a leg)!
Several years back, I had a YouTube series called “Ask Kiff”. And while I loved answering your legal questions, the process of creating the videos was time-consuming. After a while, I really admired those that regularly created YouTube content by themselves, because for me the planning, recording, editing, and everything else involved was too much. […]
Are there any legal requirements for a pen name?
Do you know the difference between a true and brand pen name? You should because a brand pen name comes with legal requirements.
4 ways I’ve been dealing with decision overload…
Life sometimes gets overwhelming. Click through to read four ways I’ve been dealing with decision overwhelm.
Do you have an important legal docs folder?
Often I hear that it’s onerous or silly to keep a central file of legal paperwork. But if you are an LLC/corporation, if you fail to keep a central file of required documents, you are poking holes in your fence. And if you poke holes in the fence, then when you need your limited liability […]
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 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!
Do you need to find a way to add ease to the legalese?
Before law school, I was a wildlife biologist. And after nearly a decade of counting birds and rodents, I was ready for a change. But I wasn’t sure what that change was. At the time, I was showing my nature photography in galleries and I debated trying to go full time. But law school had […]
Helping improve her community by creating virtual storefronts for local businesses
Elizabeth Hahn is the designer behind Cow and Rooster Design, a firm with a hyper-local focus and personal touch. In fact, she primarily serves small local businesses within two California counties. And she tries to meet each client at their place of business so she can get a feel for their businesses before diving in. […]
“You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with.”
In my late 20s, I worked at an environmental consulting firm. When I first started I had a boss that believed that he was the only one that could look good. He took all the credit for good ideas and passed all the blame to us. Needless to say, it was a very unhappy team […]
Is LegalZoom good or bad?
LegalZoom is cheaper than a lawyer, but you’ve heard good and bad stories about it. When should you run far away? When might it be okay to use it? Before you use LegalZoom make sure you check out this week’s episode of Ask Kiff. Watch the video | Read the show notes | Read the […]
