As a business owner, you may, unfortunately, encounter situations where you have to issue refunds to clients. It could be because of a mistake on your end or because of a cancellation of a service or event. Regardless of the...

Do you know the difference between the terms “Deposits” and “Retainers”? Did you know one is usually refundable and one usually isn't? Let’s discuss the differences between “Deposits”, “Retainers”, and/or “Reservation Fees/Booking Fees”, whether using a certain term allows for...

Running a business means planning for everything… like launches, slow seasons, growth goals, and the unexpected. But there’s one “what if” most entrepreneurs avoid thinking about altogether: what happens if you’re not here to run your business anymore? Planning for...

LAST UPDATED: 3/13/25 Photographers, wedding planners, DJs, and other wedding vendors have the same question: “Who signs the contract when someone else pays?” This is what we call a third-party payor (aka “third party payer”) situation. You’ve seen it before:...

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...