Celebrating Ten Years of Entrepreneurship: Ten Lessons from Magi Fisher
Ten lessons from Magi's ten years in business
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You Need a Legal Contract — No Matter What
Because here’s what could happen if you don’t... It’s sexy not to get sued. And a carefully curated feed won't help you in court when the integrity of your business...
What To Do When You Catch Someone Stealing Your Work
When you own an online business or provide services, it can be frustrating when someone uses your content without crediting or compensating you. The content you write, record, capture, and...
Do you really need a lawyer? The answer isn’t what you’d expect.
Magi Fisher, Founder of The Artists’ Lawyer, explains when hiring a lawyer, versus when purchasing an attorney-approved contract template is best for your business. She covers what to look for...
How to set up your business (officially!)
Registering your creative small business doesn’t have to be hard! You know what they say: there’s a fine line between running a business and having an expensive hobby. One thing...
Trademark vs. Copyright: Which do you need to protect your brand and business?
What’s the difference? And why it matters — a lot. One of the hottest topics amongst creative business owners, small businesses, and especially coaches, graphic designers, musicians, and photographers is...
Managing Travel Full Time With Jordan Verni
Jordan Verni is the marketing mind and partner in life + business behind pro surfer, Ben Gravy. Here, she shares a bit about life behind the scenes of their booming YouTube channel and...
A Guide to Payment Terms (and how to structure them to protect yourself!)
Retainer? Deposit? Initial Payment? Expert advice from an artist-turned-attorney on how to structure payment plans in your legal agreements. It may seem pretty straightforward, but writing payment terms into a legal...
How to Give Back as an Entrepreneur and a Socially Conscious Small Business
Consider this a virtual toast from me to you, friend–you’ve made it! You’re an entrepreneur, and a thriving one. You’re making a living by doing what you love. What could...
You Need a Legal Contract — No Matter What
Because here’s what could happen if you don’t... It’s sexy not to get sued. And a carefully curated feed won't help you in court when the integrity of your business...
