5 WAYS TO KNOW IF YOUR BUSINESS IS ACTUALLY TOGETHER...OR JUST LOOKS TOGETHER
It is easier to look like you have it together than actually have it together. As entrepreneurs we often get caught up in the everyday of running our business and handling clients that we over look minor details that could land your business in major trouble.
If you can't answer these 5 questions then you might just look like your business together rather than have it together:
Webinars, Email Lists, Online Courses...the 3 Legal Mistakes You Don't Want to Make
7 Pro-Tips to Negotiate Like A Boss
What nobody tells you about starting your own business...you might want to grab a drink
As a contract attorney I strive to get my clients the best deal and protect their interests the best I can each and every time I am presented with a contract. However, sometimes that is hard to do when the basic foundation of their business is in shambles, incorrectly done, or non-existent.
So I'm spending the months of August and September providing the resources and tools to help small business owners legally launch and protect themselves.
But...before you launch here are three things you might want to consider.
Freelance Isn't Free...A Guide to NY's Freelance Laws
Quote of the Day: Protect Yourself
Why Your Email List Can Get You in Legal Trouble
One of the best ways to spread awareness about your brand, products, and services is through a dedicated mailing list of subscribers. What you may not realize is that the way you are collecting emails and information from your subscribers could get you in big legal trouble.
In case you haven't read the small print here is what you need to know before you start an email list.
LEGALLY PROTECT YOUR BRAND..WITHOUT BREAKING THE BANK
Contracts, Copyrights, and Trademarks are the biggest issues digital media professionals are faced with as they try to build their brands and influence with corporate sponsors but often the topics they know the least about. However, utilizing your legal rights in these three areas could be the difference between blogging as a hobby and getting paid major dollars.
Three Things to Look for in Any Contract
Friday I reviewed and revised a contract for a new client brokering a deal with a prominent online radio station for a show. In looking over the contract the first thing I mentioned to the client was that major details of the “who” and “what” were missing. As an attorney I want to know the who, what, and why answered in the first few lines of any contract.