Is your LLC truly protected, or are you unknowingly putting your personal assets at risk?

In this episode, I’m diving into the details of LLC operating agreements and why they’re so important for business owners like you. I’ll walk you through what an operating agreement is, how it protects your business from personal liability, and why it’s a must-have, whether you’re a solo entrepreneur or in a partnership. Don’t make the mistake of skipping this document. Trust me, it could save you from a lot of chaos down the road!

Tune into this episode to hear these critical takeaways about LLCs:

• LLC operating agreements lay out the ownership, management, and operations of your business, and are important, even if you’re the only member.
• Without an operating agreement, your LLC could be seen as a sole proprietorship, which puts personal assets on the line.
• If you’re in a multi-member LLC, operating agreements help prevent disputes by clearly defining everyone’s roles.
• You can customize and amend your operating agreements as your business grows, keeping things flexible while still providing structure.
• Just filing your LLC with the state isn’t enough…an operating agreement protects your members from personal liability.

Links and Resources:

Grab the TLP Operating Agreement template

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What does it take to build a photography business that thrives while staying legally protected?

In this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast, I’m chatting with Hope Taylor, a senior photographer and educator, about her journey from starting a photography business as a teenager to becoming a successful educator in the industry. We’re exploring crucial legal aspects for photographers, the value of contracts, and the power of spokesmodel programs to grow your business. This episode is packed with advice on navigating the business side of photography, including tips on managing client relationships, setting professional boundaries, and ensuring you’re legally covered in every session.

Whether you’re a new photographer or a seasoned pro, here are the unmissable highlights:

• The importance of starting your photography business with a solid contract to protect both you and your clients
• How spokesmodel programs can significantly boost your business by turning high school seniors into brand ambassadors
• Why building clear communication boundaries with clients is vital for maintaining professionalism
• Why setting clear guidelines for payments, late arrivals, and gallery delivery times helps set expectations and avoid misunderstandings
• How having both the parent and senior sign contracts to ensure legal clarity, especially when working with minors

Links and Resources:

Check out Hope's Favorite TLP resources and use her promo code HOPE45 for 45% off site wide during her TLP sale! (9/23-9/27).

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: http://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources, and follow me on Instagram

Tune in to this episode of The Legal Paige Podcast for a rapid-fire Q&A session, answering your legal questions, sourced directly from The Legal Paige community on Facebook. Whether you’re dealing with contract issues, clickwrap agreements, payment disputes, or legal privacy concerns, this episode provides the quick, practical advice you need as an entrepreneur and business owner. I’m covering everything from combining service contracts to managing redlined clauses, giving you the confidence to handle legal challenges in your business.

Tune in to hear my answers to these legal questions from the community:

• Are clickwrap agreements valid, and how can you ensure the terms are properly documented?
• How you can merge different service contracts while ensuring all critical clauses are included
• Why it’s important to use clients’ full legal names on contracts, and what risks can happen if you don’t
• Whether you should enforce late fees in your contracts, and how you can motivate clients to pay on time
• What to do when clients request to change contract terms without compromising your business politics

Links and Resources:

Join the TLP Facebook Community, a safe space to ask any questions related to the law or your business: http://tlpfacebook.com/

Visit The Legal Paige for contract templates, blogs, and additional legal resources, and follow me on Instagram.