Let's dive into an important topic that often confuses employers: the difference between employee handbooks and employee contracts. While they serve distinct purposes, both are essential tools for maintaining a productive and compliant work environment. Here are the legal differences...
If you're considering starting a new business venture, one of the key decisions you'll need to make is whether to create a single LLC for all of your brands or establish individual companies for each brand. This is something that...
A common question popping up right now relates to dealing with 1099 forms. Do you need to only acquire a 1099-K form provided by PayPal or a similar third party payment processor, or should your client also send your business...
When creating your website, you’re probably thinking about making everything eye-catching and beautiful. While the physical appearance is a big part of a successful platform, you CANNOT forget that even your website needs to be legally legit. Specifically? Don’t forget...
As a small business owner there are some tasks that you can DIY such as registering an LLC or using a template contract to send to clients, however, at times the legal help of a law firm will be the...
One of many ways to grow your business is to start utilizing affiliate marketing. This is a great tactic to increase traffic to your site, drive sales, and connect with people in your industry. However, there are a few rules...
As a small business, it is very likely that you will run into a dispute with a client at some point in your career. And by very likely, we mean that it is almost impossible to avoid. It’s important to...
Litigation can be expensive (like REALLY expensive), time consuming, and detrimental to a business. In many instances it is best to avoid litigation at all costs and instead find other ways to mitigate issues that arise with clients. Here are...
A common question TLP gets asked almost daily is whether you should use the term “retainer” or “deposit”. And some people believe you can use these terms interchangeably in your contracts. It makes sense; both are fees paid in advance...
Founder and attorney at The Legal Paige, Paige is a certified Juris Doctor who helps entreprenuers become legally compliant online. Law aside, she's really just a small town Montana momma who loves her family, the lake, and a good glass of red wine.
