Congrats on your decision to scale your business and hire associates! Before you get started, be sure to take the proper legal steps. It's essential that you know exactly what clauses you need for your associate contracts as well as...
As a forward-thinking entrepreneur, it's only natural to start planning for the future of your business. To answer the question “What happens to my business when I die?", it is important to look at who inherits your business, how your...
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...
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...
Have you been confused by the term “Indemnification” in your contract? Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many people don’t understand what it is and why it's there. And while an “Indemnification Clause” is a very important clause to have in...
Being a part of the small business community is something truly special; you can connect with business owners all over the country and gain a wealth of knowledge from their personal experiences. As you grow in the business world, you...
As we are all well aware by this point as small business owners, Covid-19 has severely impacted the way we contract with our clients. One of the most important lessons learned in 2020 is the act of updating your client...
It’s no secret that in the hair and makeup industry, your work is your most valuable asset. It speaks for itself and shows your clients just how talented and versatile you are. Which is why it’s SO important for you...
As an industry standard, wedding & event photographers generally take a 50% retainer on the total value of the booking as non-refundable reservation retainer. However, when Covid-19 hit across the industry we started seeing a client pushback and legal battles...
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.
