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A Tutorial on Registering Photographs with the US Copyright Office
This video is an excellent summary of the steps to register photographs with the US Copyright office.
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Aug 14, 20201 min read
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How to Get Paid When Your Client Cancels
It is wise to have a guaranteed minimum payment to protect yourself, in the event that a contract is cancelled or cannot be completed.
Jane Cowles
Jul 19, 20202 min read
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A Brief Primer on Copyright Law
A copyright gives the author, the one who created the work, ownership rights in the work and the right to reproduce the work.
Jane Cowles
Jul 18, 20202 min read
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What An Artist Needs To Know Before Exhibiting At A Gallery
When an artist agrees to exhibit work in gallery space, what key clauses should be in the contract?
Jane Cowles
Jul 16, 20203 min read
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Mum’s the Word …The Importance of NonDisclosure Agreements
Why are nondisclosure agreements important? What terms go into a nondisclosure agreement? Should I include a confidentiality notice in email
Jane Cowles
Jul 1, 20202 min read
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New Rules for Loan Forgiveness - PPPFA
What percentage of a PPP loan must a spend on payroll to get it forgiven? What is the deadline to bring back employees under PPPFA?
Jane Cowles
Jun 7, 20202 min read
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New York State Sales Tax Extension, Handling Past Due Taxes & More
What to do when you have past due sales taxes? What to do when you have not filed tax returns? How do I account for collected sales tax?
Jane Cowles
May 31, 20202 min read
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How To Mitigate Loss When Canceling a Commercial Lease during COVID19
What options do you have to cancel a commercial lease when there are mandatory business closures that prohibit you from using the space?
Jane Cowles
May 3, 20202 min read
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What to Do When Your Art Exhibition Is Canceled due to COVID 19
Many live art exhibitions and performances are not possible due to COVID19. How can I get out of my contractual responsibilities?
Jane Cowles
Apr 19, 20203 min read
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Cost Effective Ways to Retain Employees during COVID19
With the mandatory closures caused by COVID19, many employers cannot afford payroll expenses. What financial assistance is available?
Jane Cowles
Apr 12, 20202 min read
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Hiring a Home Stager? Key Clauses to Understand in Your Contract
Home staging can run you thousands of dollars, so a written agreement is key to making sure you know what service will be provided and wheth
Jane Cowles
Nov 15, 20174 min read
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Working as a Stager? Make Sure to Have a Good Client Contract
Simple tips for covering important topics that will protect a business stager from misunderstandings with homeowners.
Jane Cowles
Nov 10, 20174 min read
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FSBO Home Sellers: Here's How to Reduce Your Capital Gains Tax Bill
Learn what expenses to track, if you're a for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) seller facing a possible capital gains tax obligation.
Jane Cowles
Oct 26, 20173 min read
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Before Co-Buying a Home With Someone, Have an Exit Strategy: The Prenup of Real Estate
Buying a home with a friend or unmarried partner? How to protect against future changes in your plans or the relationship.
Jane Cowles
Oct 5, 20174 min read
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