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I was contacted by a client who noticed an alarming trend. Others in her industry were copying text from her website. And not just bits and pieces. Entire descriptions of her services were lifted from her site and being used by others. These are other business owners who are not only in the same industry …
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Contracts can be confusing, long and not necessarily what you want to think about on a Friday night. Yet they are essential to protecting your business. They set out the price, scope, and all of the relevant terms and conditions for the sale. But they also do much more than that. When written correctly, your …
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I recently wrote a blog about why every business needs legal contracts. Quite simply, a contract is essential to protecting your business. If you do not have a contract, you will have an uphill battle trying to prove what was agreed upon. The timing of that contract is also important to get right. When should …
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WHEN YOU READ THIS DOES IT MAKE YOU THINK I AM SHOUTING AT YOU? I promise, I am not! It’s technology etiquette 101 - you should not write in capital letters unless you want that person to think you are YELLING AT THEM. Text in all caps could mean a few things: (a) someone is …
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I am forever preaching the importance of getting contracts in writing. How else can you prove what was agreed upon by the parties after the services have been provided? Sure, you can piece together email correspondence or try to think back to the conversation you had with your client but having your agreement in writing …
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I am sure that you have seen cancellation policies many times - whether it be at your doctor’s office, a family photo shoot or a meeting with your business coach. The cancellation policy sets out the rules for whether a client can cancel their appointment and if they can, how much money is at stake …
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I'm shaking things up a bit this week. I am thrilled have been chosen to be a guest blogger with Shopify's Web Design and Development Blog. The topic? Legal contracts, of course! Take a read for yourself and let me know what you think in the comments! https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/business-contract-template
Saying the legal industry is slow to change is not up for much debate. Fortunately, we are starting to see changes in the legal landscape that are really exciting because of the opportunities and potential that they bring. One of the changes that we are starting to see is the use of plain language in …
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My kids came home from school recently talking about using your “wits”. I had no idea what they were talking about. They then explained it’s a way to deal with bullies at school. I find that using this same acronym can be used when negotiating your legal contracts. Walk Away. If provisions in a contract …
As a professional photographer, having a contract that you enter into with your clients is essential. No matter the type of session - wedding, newborn, maternity, family or corporate - you need to have an agreement in writing with your clients. Why? There are a few good reasons. 1. Protection. A properly drafted agreement will …
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