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Avoid FAILED PAYMENTS from European customers sell across borders Nov 26, 2022

Are you selling to European customers? Or do you have a digital product/service that you sell online that *might* attract a customer that is based somewhere in Europe (including UK)?

 

Then there's something really important for you to know to avoid failed payments!

 

As of October...

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5 Funny, Sad, and Downright Weird Trademark Fails funny trademark Jan 17, 2022

People like to file trademarks. It's just a fact of life. They like to claim their ideas as their own. In fact, according to the World Intellectual Property Organization, over 17 million trademarks applications were filed in 2020.

 

Trademarks protect names, logos, slogans, colours, sounds...

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From Big Business Consultant to Small Business Champion stories Nov 17, 2021

I want to talk to you about why On Your Own Terms exists. But before I do, I want to let you know that I have a brand new podcast! So if you're a listener rather than a reader, check out the Small Business Success Without Legal Stress Podcast (on whatever platform you usually get your...

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What is sensitive information & how do I protect it? business value contracts templates Oct 11, 2021

Have you ever heard the term "sensitive information" used? I use it all the time, and sometimes I forget that most people don't know what in the world this refers to.  Last week, I posted a quick tip about NDAs (non-disclosure agreements) on my social feeds. And the very first comment I got...

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I only need a contract when we exchange moneyā€¦right? business value contracts Oct 04, 2021

I've heard from sooo many entrepreneurs that they don't need a contract because there's no money on the table (yet). And then they launch into their very excited spiel about how this potential client, partnership, pro bono project, or latest launch idea is going to put their company on the map...

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What is the value of a contract (if you can't afford to sue anyway)? business value contracts lawsuit Sep 27, 2021

A contract is just words on a page, or a screen, until someone decides to sue.  It’s a very useful tool to lay the ground rules of a business relationship, but keep in mind that nothing is set in stone.  You can deviate from the contract, and agree things on the side that were not...

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Free contract templates from the internet: DON'T DO IT! contracts templates Sep 17, 2021

Not all contracts are created equal!

If you read a bad book, you may suffer some disappointment, but the most you've lost is some time. If you use a bad contract, you have a LOT MORE TO LOSE! A bad contract is worse than no contract at all. Here are a 3 reasons why:

 

1. You may...

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