Legal Checklist to Protect Online Entrepreneurs
Labib Ittihadul from Flickr (Public Domain) I was recently asked to create a list of what legal steps an entrepreneur should take if they operate solely online to protect their business. The person...
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Do the Hustle! by Joybot from Flickr (Creative Commons License) Note: The links for Chris Guillebeau’s books are affiliate links. I admire people like Chris Guillebeau who run with ideas and make...
View ArticleHow to Legally Use User-Generated Content
Selfie by dr_zoidberg from Flickr (Creative Commons License) Here’s a question I get from companies and their marketers: What are the legal dos and don’ts for using user-generated content? These are...
View ArticleWhy Contracts Have So Many Definitions
” Iron Horse Bicycle Race Durango Women 10″ by Eleaf from Flickr (Creative Commons License) This week, I had a chat with someone who was concerned about the media release provision in a contract to be...
View ArticlePhotographer Disputes: What Happens If You Don’t Deliver
“Las Fallas Valencia Spain Angry Woman” by Keith Ellwood from Flickr (Creative Commons License) As I was researching photographers’ legal questions, I stumbled onto a question posted by an upset...
View ArticleNew Photographers: Signed Contracts Needed at the Start of Every Project
“He Walks Dogs” by Damian Gadal from Flickr (Creative Commons License) I recently heard a question from a new photographer. They are new to the business and focused on building their brand and rapport...
View ArticleHow to Use the Attorney General to Go After Bad Clients
“Stairs to Subway” by Giuseppe Milo from Flickr (Creative Commons License) One of the frustrations I hear about from entrepreneurs is getting stiffed – either they paid a company to do a job and they...
View ArticleForce Majeure is a Contract Must-Have
“Disaster” by jiwasz from Flickr (Creative Commons License) Recently, a member of one of the mastermind groups I’m in asked if he should modify the force majeure provision of this contract template in...
View ArticleFunny but Binding Contract Terms for Late Payments
“Pizza” by stu_spivack (Creative Commons License) One of the biggest challenges facing small businesses seems to be getting clients to pay their bills. Dealing with non-paying clients or delinquent...
View ArticleCost to Move a Business from California to Arizona
“Arizona Welcomes You” by AlmightyWorm, public domain Frequently, I receive emails from people who need help moving their business from California to Arizona. They typically find me after reading my...
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