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Imagine this: You are in the middle of a busy day, stressed with your various tasks, and suddenly someone appears with a delicately-wrapped gift basket. For a moment, you can take a breath and look at the new goodies someone...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...