Independent Contractor or Employee? A Guide for Online Business Owners
In the online business world, you hear a lot about independent contractors. Sometimes they’re referred to as consultants, contractors, freelancers, or 1099ers. In fact, as an online business owner, you may be providing services for other entities or individuals as an independent contractor. It’s important to know the difference between an independent contractor and employee because […]
Five Must-Haves in Your Sponsored Content Contract
You’re an influencer. You received a lucrative offer to work with a brand creating sponsored content on your blog and social media channels. Then, they send the contract and it looks like a whole lot of legalese. Now, you’re ready to hide. Don’t worry! We know the legal side can be overwhelming. We’ve worked on influencer […]
How to Negotiate Exclusivity in Blogger Contracts
Have you ever met the perfect brand partner for your blog business? You know, when they are perfect for your audience and you love the work they do. You fall in business love and then they ask you to go steady. (By entering into a lucrative contract as a brand ambassador, of course.) Next, it’s […]
How to Negotiate a Blog Campaign
Ever wonder if you can negotiate blog campaigns? The answer is, of course, YES. We fully believe that one of the best ways to maximize your income as a blogger is to negotiate the best possible deals. Unfortunately, we’ve heard from many bloggers that they hate negotiating and aren’t sure how to do it. So […]
Is an LLC Right for Your Blog?
The Pros, Cons and Everything You Need to Know About Making Your Blog Your Business Treat your blog like a business. You hear it nonstop. From peers. At conferences. During podcasts. On other blogs. From us. A lot of people like the idea of treating their blog like a business, but they aren’t sure how to […]
Five Reasons Why Bloggers Should Incorporate
Whenever we speak at conferences about legal issues for bloggers, the first question we are typically asked is “But do I REALLY have to incorporate?” We answer with this question: “Do you want to make money through your blog?” If you do, then our answer is always a resounding YES. Yes, you do. We know. […]
When Should a Blogger Hire a Lawyer?
When we get sick, we consult Dr. Google. So it’s no surprise that in the age of information, we also consult the internet when we have a legal issue. (Should we call it Google, Esq?) Online legal information can be a great resource. It’s easier than ever to form an entity on your state’s Secretary […]
How to License Your Content for Republication
We’re starting today’s post with a hypothetical. Kimber from The Pinning Mama created one of our favorite recipes for an Italian Chicken Bake, which spotlights Kirkland’s Signature Pesto from Costco. One day, she gets an email from Costco stating that they’d like to feature her recipe with all original images on their website and Facebook […]
How to Use a Nondisclosure Agreement
Got a secret? Can you keep it? Swear this one you’ll save. As kids, we could exchange secrets after a solemn promise and pinky swear. Those were the days. But what happens when businesses want to exchange confidential information? Typically they will ask for the parties to sign a nondisclosure agreement (also called an NDA) […]
Five Must-Have Terms for Your Independent Contractor Agreement
If you work in the online business world, you likely work as or with independent contractors. (If you aren’t sure about the difference between an independent contractor and an employee, check out this post.) Whether you are the independent contractor or you are hiring a contractor, you need to ensure that you have a solid […]
