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Why is it so important to have terms of service and a privacy policy? Terms of Service and Privacy Policy go together. For online business owners, these represent common business contracts that protect both entrepreneurs and customers. Even if most people don’t bother to read them.... The Terms of Service sets out rules of the road on how a customer interacts with an online service. It explains how someone can use a service, how they are charged and how they can do things like get refunds. Note: trying to use a one-size-fits-all approach to this usually backfires as every business differs. The Privacy Policy goes along with the Terms of Service. This documents tells users how the site owner uses their personal information (email address, phone number, name, etc). It also helps to ensure that the site owner complies with any relevant data privacy regulations. Still have questions about ensuring you're using the right contracts to protect your business? Head to the link below to learn more about how our Creator’s Legal Program can help https://counselforcreators.com/creators-legal-program/

So you've registered your trademark... but the work doesn't stop there! A company’s brand is often its single most valuable asset. A trademark registration protects the value of the company’s brand. So that means that if you have a trademark registration, you want to protect it!... By doing so, you protect the value of your company’s brand and the benefits that come from having a trademark registration. A lot of trademark owners think that once you have secured a trademark registration, the hard work is done this is a mistake. While a registration is an important milestone, it is only the start of a process of brand protection that will last the lifetime of your company. Feeling like you need some extra support to navigate the legal aspects of your business? Head to the link below to learn more about how our Creator’s Legal Program can help https://counselforcreators.com/creators-legal-program/

HOW TO GET CLIENTS TO PAY ON TIME Getting clients to pay on time is a challenge for many creative people. And the challenge can harm any business if not dealt with proactively.... Since we have worked with many clients to help them get paid by their clients, we wanted to share a few tips with you on getting clients to pay on time: 1 Value the work that you do: When you value the work that you do, you will find that getting clients to pay on time is much easier because the right tone will be set. People pay for things that they value, and if you undervalue your work your clients can sense that. 2 Set clear expectations: One of the best means of getting clients to pay on time is to have a good contract. Why? Because contracts help everyone set clear expectations. When expectations are clear, there is less chance of a conflict. Contracts are tools, not weapons and they're tools that every business needs to understand how to use. 3 Make it easy for clients to pay: If the only way that your clients can pay you is send your a check in the mail, you are making it difficult for them. If you are not already doing so, you should look into it. Nowadays, payment processors like Stripe are easy to use and configure and the costs are reasonable. Were these tips helpful? Make sure to save this post so that you can come back to this post later!

Today is both a Monday AND the start of a new month! Which makes it the perfect time to reflect on the progress you made in February and set your goals for month of March. What big goals are you working toward this month? Tell us about them in the comments!

Creative Spotlight: Lawrence Azerrad Design Lawrence Azerrad Design is a branding and design studio based in Los Angeles. They work primarily with cultural institutions, brands, and musicians who are "ready to visualize the future."... You can learn more about Lawrence Azerrad, his design studio, and their porfolio of work by checking out their website: laddesign.net

Counsel for Creators Newsletter #142 is out! https://mailchi.mp/counselforcreators/jan-03-2020-4646535

If you joined us for yesterday’s session with @taxesforartists you got blessed with supreme tax knowledge via this whiteboard. It shows how taxes work in an S-corporation vs not. And how that can help you save $$$ in your creative business. If you didn’t have a chance to join, replays of this and all of our sessions are available to members of the Creators Legal Program, an affordable subscription program that offers business and legal support to creatives. Link in bio and you can also sign up for our email list to hear about our next session.

We’re putting tax experts and lawyers together to help you master your business setup for 2021. Whether you just started your business or you have been at it for a while, you will want to join us tomorrow when we talk with@taxesforartistsduring our live, free Q&A session. We will talk about how to optimize your business tax setup, specifically focusing on the needs of artists, startups and other creators.... We go live at 3 tomorrow so bring your questions and we will answer them. Sign up link in bio, or go to counselforcreators.com/taxpowerhour #creativelaw #webinars #smallbusiness

We’re putting tax experts and lawyers together to help you master your business setup for 2021. Whether you just started your business or you have been at it for a while, you will want to join us tomorrow when we talk with @taxesforartists during our live, free Q&A session. We will talk about how to optimize your business tax setup, specifically focusing on the needs of artists, startups and other creators.... We go live at 3 tomorrow so bring your questions and we will answer them. Sign up link in bio, or go to counselforcreators.com/ya powerhouse/ #smallbusiness #webinar #creativelaw

Counsel for Creators #141 - https://mailchi.mp/counselforcreators/jan-03-2020-4640295