Skip to content

Blog

  • What To Do When Your Client Hasn't Paid Their Balance
    October 28, 2021

    What To Do When Your Client Hasn't Paid Their Balance

    As a small business owner it is important to set strict guidelines for yourself, especially when it comes to receiving payment from your clients. This can be a semi-uncomfortable situation for new business owners when working with their first few...

    Read now
  • The Legal Paige - Should You Use The Word "Retainer" Or "Deposit"?
    October 21, 2021

    Should You Use The Word "Retainer" or "Deposit"?

    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...

    Read now
  • Can You Use a Picture From Google?!
    October 14, 2021

    Can You Use a Picture From Google?!

    Can you legally use a photo from Google for your business? The short answer is no, it is best to avoid using photos from Google due to complex copyright laws. HOWEVER, the long answer is “it may potentially be okay”...

    Read now
  • How To Move Your LLC To A New State
    October 7, 2021

    How To Move Your LLC To A New State

    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...

    Read now
  • 3 Key Legal Things About Passive Income
    September 9, 2021

    3 Key Legal Things About Passive Income

    Let’s start out with the big question: what actually is 'PASSIVE INCOME'?! Passive income is any type of income that is not earned by a direct activity. Thus, you aren't trading your time for money. Establishing a well-thought-out passive income...

    Read now
  • The Legal Paige - Intellectual Property Use Issues To Avoid As Photographers
    August 26, 2021

    Intellectual Property Use Issues To Avoid As Photographers

    If you’re a photographer you’ve probably seen some news articles about a photographer or other small business owner who got into trouble by using a trademarked phrase, slogan, copyrighted image, or other piece of intellectual property that belonged to someone else.
    Read now
  • Flat Fee Retainers
    October 8, 2020

    Flat Fee Retainers

    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...

    Read now

Meet Paige

Lawyer + Educator

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.