Small businesses hire independent contractors (otherwise known as freelancers) all the time—it’s a great way to get that extra work done on a project-by-project basis without the prolonged expense of hiring an employee. But if you’re hiring a freelancer to …

Small Businesses and Work For Hire Agreements: Taking Control Of Your Business’s Intellectual Property Read more »

Starting a business is risky—any startup entrepreneur will tell you that. But there are things any entrepreneur can do to mitigate that risk and position your business for success. If any of the below factors sound familiar to you, you …

3 Reasons Your Startup Can Fail Read more »

Have you ever heard that saying about politicians—that the reason we’re in such a mess is that those best suited for leadership are the ones that would never seek leadership for themselves? Creative artists sometimes experience a converse paradox: an …

Intellectual Property Forms for Creative Artists Read more »