Do you find yourself wishing - DREAMING - of having more time?
What would an extra 20 hours a month mean for you and your business? The answer is simple: Hiring!
Tune in The Legal Paige Podcast to learn more.
Do Photographers Have Copyright Ownership Over Their Images?
Although vendors often work together, that does not mean you have to give your copyrighted work to vendors for free nor can your vendors automatically use your photos without consent. In Episode 140 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I dig into the power of licensing agreements and how you can ultimately leverage them in your business.
Imagine this: A wedding photographer booked a couple earlier this year. As the countdown grew closer to the big day, the monkeypox outbreak spread across the country, public health emergencies were declared, and the client spirals into a downright panic. The photographer opens up their email to find their client trying to get out of their contract due to the “national emergency”.
Imagine this: You’ve come up with a genius business idea and are 100% certain that it is THE next big thing.
After much debate, you brainstorm a name that is bound to go viral and quickly dig into bringing it all to life. You buy a website domain, grab the social media handle, and are well on your merry way to entrepreneurial success when you find out…someone else has your business name. *Cue sad trombone*
Do you throw a tantrum? Contact the person and cause a scene? Look at trademarking the name before they can? Or is it time to relinquish your favorite business name (even though it makes you feel like your great idea is crumbling to the ground)?
Is your dream job ‘travel influencer’? I don’t blame you! There’s something magical about the thought of traveling to the world’s most beautiful destinations, snapping awe-inspiring photos, and sharing your experiences with tens of thousands of fans.
As with any career, there are laws and regulations in place even in the influencing space that you should be aware of before you pack your suitcase. In fact, a travel influencer was sued this spring for saying she was the first woman to travel to every country online (along with many other issues).
In Episode 133 of The Legal Paige Podcast, I connected with wedding planner pro- Brandee Gaar- to dig into the legal, sticky situations that are common in the wedding planning industry (especially with inflation driving up costs), how to navigate destination weddings without hurting your bottom line, must-have clauses all wedding planners should have in their contracts, how to ensure you still get paid even if your client cancels last-minute, and so much more! If you are a wedding planner (seasoned OR brand new), Brandee is a treasure trove of knowledge and this episode will set you on the fast track to a more legally legit, sustainable, and luxurious business.
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.
