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...
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...
The contracts that Wedding Photographers and Adventurous Elopement Photographers use have some pretty big differences. The nuances are important because every contract should be tailored to the services you’re specifically providing to each client. If the contract does not give detailed information on what you will be doing, your business is vulnerable to legal issues not specified in your clauses.
Let’s break down the key differences of each contract so you know exactly which contract fits you best!
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...
Imagine this: you’re sitting there thinking about the perfect location to actually conduct business and wondering what would be the best option. Then it clicks, “Why not have a studio in my home?!” There is no rent, you can stay...
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...
If you’re in the wedding industry, you’ve likely seen situations where various parties are contributing to paying for your services. It is very common to see credit cards from the parents, or checks from the grandparents to help pay for...
As 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...
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...
The stress and excitement of moving to a new state can be overwhelming… especially as a business owner. Not only do you have to think personally about where you are going to live and where is the closest grocery store...
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.
