Hello beautiful creatives of Holland, Mi! Have you ever wondered how to legally protect your writing, art, music, or business ideas? This post is for you. Blend Stories with Sass is all about creativity. Sometimes, that means artistic expression. Other times, it’s helping your business grow. In either case, you need to put yourself into the heart of everything you …

What is a Company’s Legal Name? A company’s legal name is what the government calls it. This is the name you see on a government-issued document, such as your state corporation filing. It is important to note that there are ways for a company to have a different name in the eyes of the public and your legal name in …

Lawyers often come from creative fields, such as the arts, architecture, writing, or academia. Whether you are an author, artist, musician, or entrepreneur, the organizational skills and discipline employed by top legal practices can directly impact your work. Writers and other creatives would benefit greatly if they paid attention to the techniques used by these law firms. Working alone, our …

Empower Your Entrepreneurial Journey with a Michigan LLC Operating Agreement Hello, beautiful minds and badass entrepreneurs! Welcome back to Stories with Sass where we sprinkle a bit of legal wisdom all over creativity and make hearts and minds ready for success. Today, we are diving into how you can empower, elevate, and exude confidence like a powerful entrepreneur with the …

Understanding Non-Exclusive Buyer Representation Agreements If you’re a creative entrepreneur, you may have read a headline like this one and rolled your eyes at the suggestion you could even entertain signing an agreement to work with a real estate agent. In this article, I’m going to break down what the heck a comprehensive non-exclusive buyer representation agreement is and how …

Stories with Sass posts are about empowerment and a powerful way to do that is by finding your voice. That means being creative as well as deciding who your support system is going to be. There’s personal empowerment just in that. Finding legal aid is also about creativity because what you are doing is searching for the right person or …

Cohabitation Agreements for Artists and Entrepreneurs Artists, entrepreneurs and all creative souls can sometimes feel trapped in a whirlwind of obligations and endless to-do lists. The day-to-day worries of running a business often overshadow the spontaneity and fluidity our minds crave. The reality is that an artist, entrepreneur, or any other professional could benefit from taking the time to imagine …

The Legal Environment of Business Law In the world of creativity, few know better than the reader/writer of this galvanizing blog, “Stories with Sass.” Not only do we want to empower the underdog to succeed, we also want the underdog to work hard to overcome barriers. As a writer, this means enduring rejection, self-doubt and other obstacles that presumably drive …

Combining the concepts of creativity and empowerment, my book Stories with Sass shares stories of self-empowerment for creative warriors then ties in my legal expertise to help you avoid pitfalls so you can succeed. Just like the blog, I also provide resources to help you get things done (like forming a corporation, trademarking a brand, or handling litigation). As part …