Legal Question & Answer With Kiffanie Stahle
Kiffanie Stahle is the friendly legal eagle behind the artist’s J.D. In this Q&A session, Kiffanie answers members’ legal questions on topics ranging from copyright and to contracts and more!
Putting the Kids to Work in Your Craft Business
The big order comes in and it’s all hands on deck to get it processed and out the door. Photographing, packaging, and post office visits. If you have kids in the house there is a good chance you asked them to help, just to get the work done and maintain a level of sanity.
Terms of Service and Privacy Policies For Your Website
Adding a well-thought-out privacy policy and Terms of Service will provide practical benefits and may also protect you in case of a dispute with a website user.
Legal Q&A With Nakia D. Hansen
Nakia D. Hansen is a New York State-licensed attorney and digital strategist who currently serves as Of Counsel at Odegard Law, a boutique law firm in New York City and in this Q&A session she answers members’ legal questions.
Legal Building Blocks: The Non-Disclosure Agreement
Non-disclosure agreements are a valuable and important tool to protect your business information so it doesn’t fall into a competitor’s hands.
How to Close Your Business Without Having an Anxiety Attack
There are many reasons for deciding to close a business. Here is a practical guide for shutting down your business without getting overwhelmed.
Choosing the Right Business Entity
When its time to incorporate your business, how do you know which legal entity to choose? In this article, CPA Nathan Owen explains the differences between a sole proprietor, and LLC, an S-Corps.
Legal Fundamentals for Craft Business Owners with Kiffanie Stahle
Join us for this Q&A session, with Kiffanie Stahle, a lawyer who specializes in craft businesses. Register in advance and submit your questions to Kiffanie.
Opportunity Knocking at Your Door? How to Negotiate an Unexpected Offer
There are basics to negotiating effectively. Expert Katie Lane shares techniques for being ready to negotiate when opportunity knocks!
How to Become a Confident Negotiator: Expert Tips for Creative Business Owners
Negotiating a business relationship or contract on your own can be incredibly intimidating, especially if negotiation doesn’t come naturally for you. It didn’t come naturally to Katie Lane when she first started work as an attorney. She had to learn how to negotiate including how to help herself when she felt uncomfortable or intimidated.
Katie shares her expert tips for getting comfortable in your role as a negotiator when you own a creative business.
Entering a Partnership? Discuss These Questions to Prepare Your Operating Agreement
Preparing an operating agreement is a wise step to take before entering into a business partnership. Here are some questions to ask as you start.
Why Trademarking Your Business Name Makes Good Sense
When you’re building a customer base and creating a brand, you want to make sure you won’t be mistaken for anyone else. That’s where trademark registration comes in.
How to Negotiate (Even If You Hate Conflict) With Katie Lane
Katie Lane is an attorney who specializes in negotiation for artists. In this webinar, you will learn to negotiate successfully, avoid caving into high-pressure demands, and most importantly, be calm, confident, and ready for action when opportunities present themselves.
Cosy Project Not so Cozy for Some
Cosy Project catches designers by surprise by selling digital versions of their patterns previously published in magazines.
Avoid Copyright Breaches on Your Multi-Contributor Blog
If you have a multi-contributor craft blog how can you be sure that the posts and images contributors are submitting are original? Fiona Pullen of The Sewing Directory speaks from first hand experience with these expert tips.
Legal Building Blocks: Teaching Contract
When you’re planning to teach it’s important to include all of the terms of the agreement in written form, and to get the contract signed by both parties.
For Personal Use Only: Restrictive Clauses in Craft Patterns
Many patterns from indie craft designers include a copyright notice. But is this restrictive language valid, and can it be enforced against the purchaser?
Navigating References to Pop Culture in Crafting (Licensed Goods)
The lines are very blurry when it comes to pop culture intellectual property infringement in the craft world. Here are some thoughts on it from experts!
My Kid Wants an Etsy Shop. Now What?
You’ve got a crafty kid who’s asking if they can sell their wares on Etsy. At first you think, “Sure! Why not?” But then doubt sets in. Can kids sell on Etsy? Aren’t there rules about that?
Legal Building Blocks: Takedown Notice
A takedown notice is like any legal remedy, to be effective it must be done right. Learn about takedown notices, then use our template to craft your own.