A crucial element of any modern contract: the electronic signature clause. In today's digital age, it's more important than ever to ensure that contracts are not only executed but enforceable, even when signed electronically. That's why including an electronic signature clause...
Have you ever wondered WHO should be signing contracts? What about HOW you sign contracts for your business as a sole proprietor? Do I sign my name or my DBA? If you have ever needed answers to these questions you...
Editing images is a crucial part of the photography process. However, it can also be one of the most time-consuming tasks that photographers and photo editors have to deal with. The process of editing requires careful attention to detail and...
Creativity and innovation have always been the driving forces behind successful businesses. In today's fast-paced digital world, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a powerful tool that can help creatives take their businesses to the next level. Whether you are...
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...
The wedding and event industry continues to grow year after year as more clients than ever create their dream wedding or event. To help fulfill this want, many event planners have started offering all-inclusive packaging for clients who want to...
Imagine this: You’ve been working every day for the past three years on your own business. You spend your weekends perfecting your website, and stay up late planning your social media content. You put every ounce of your creativity, passion,...
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...
As online small business owners, it is nothing out of the ordinary for inquirers—or even booked clients!—to stop responding to you after a few weeks of communication (aka being “ghosted”). The term “ghosting” or “ghosted” means that someone has ended all communication with you without explaining why. When this happens it’s likely because they retained services elsewhere, are not wanting to pay you, have some personal issue going on, or simply changed their mind in some respect. Thus, what resources do you have if you already legally signed a contract with a client and now they have completely ceased communication with you? You have a few different options that we will go over below and TLP will explain what clauses you should put in your contract in order to get legally legit with your client's communication expectations.
Are you a thrifter or DIYer who uses online marketplaces to buy and sell items? I mean who doesn't like a good deal or steal from Facebook Marketplace or Offer Up?! What if you get a *like-new* air purifier from...
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.