New Seattle Ordinance Impacts Independent Contractor Work
A new Seattle ordinance will impact any business using independent contractors who live and work within the city. Learn how to comply and avoid penalties.
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Is Your Agency Meeting Remote Worker Requirements?
States were lax on remote worker requirements throughout the pandemic, but they’re starting to crack down. Learn how your agency can remain compliant.
Understanding the Letter of Intent When Selling Your Agency
A thoughtful letter of intent from prospective buyers sets the tone when selling your agency. Learn what an LOI needs to cover for a smoother M&A process.
The Creative Agency’s Guide to Getting Paid
Clients will scrutinize payment terms more than any other part of your contract. Learn what language and provisions you need to get paid in full and on time.
What NOT To Do When Hiring Freelancers and Contractors
Creative agencies have long hired freelancers and contractors to handle a variety of projects. But a growing trend among taxing authorities is to collect a...
Listing Agreement Basics When Selling Your Agency
Before you engage a broker to facilitate the sale of your creative agency, discover which crucial details you need to include in your listing agreement.
Employee or Contractor? Mitigating The Risk of Worker Misclassification
Even treating your freelancers like employees can be enough to expose your agency to risk. Learn how to properly classify workers to protect your business.
How to Write Payment Triggers into Digital Agency Contracts
Getting your digital agency paid is a lot easier when your MSA or SOW spells out the payment triggers. Consider these tips when drafting your next contact.
Guarding Against Trademark Issues in Agency Contracts
If your agency creates logos, naming, or tag lines as part of your branding work, your contracts should clearly state that the client is responsible for co...
Why Isn’t Your Agency Getting Paid? Make Payment Terms Clear In Your Contracts
Ambiguous language and over-promised services usually lead to disputes between agency and client. Learn what language you need to get paid in full, on time.
Don’t Be Intimidated by Agency Indemnification Clauses
Indemnification is a big word, one we don’t often use outside of a legal context. Understand what indemnity means for your indemnity and how to negotiate it successfully.
Introducing Emessay
Introducing Emessay: an online service for generating legalese-free, customizable contracts for your creative business.
