We all know the impact of great marketing, stunning portfolios, and glowing testimonials. But there’s a powerful tool that many interior designers overlook – their legal documents. Yes, you heard that right! In this blog, I explain why your contracts, proposals, and terms and conditions can be the secret to taking your business to the next level.

Treating legal document templates as DIY projects risks costly mistakes. Legal contracts need personalisation and industry-specific details to safeguard your business. Generic templates often lack essential provisions and can jeopardise enforceability. Instead, invest in tailored legal documents through Legals By Design® to ensure robust protection for your business and avoid potential disputes.

There’s a lot for interior designers and stylists to consider when developing their client service agreements (aka client contracts), and this applies even more so today than ever before. It’s worth pausing here and noting that just because a clause has been included in a contract, doesn’t mean it can be enforced - I explain why in this blog.

Legals by Design® is a unique blend of my knowledge and expertise, combined with the insights and implementation I deliver when collaborating with my clients. In this blog, I’m sharing why it captures the essence of what I do and the depth of what I deliver for clients when developing legal documents for businesses that truly work.

When I talk to small business owners, a common theme emerges: the desire for growth. So, drawing from what I have seen in both this business, and my just over 20-year legal career, I’m sharing my five tips for navigating fast business growth to ensure long-term, sustainable success.

Your legals, when tailored properly for your business and when sequenced correctly, can ensure smooth project delivery, satisfied clients (not only will you meet their expectations, you are set up to exceed them!), and timely payments (cash flow, after all, is the cornerstone of every small business). 

As a lawyer who works with a wide range of creative professionals, coaches, and consultants, I frequently encounter the same legal questions and challenges from my clients. To help more business owners navigate these issues successfully, I've compiled these legal resources for creatives that will ensure you are setting up your creative business for long-term success. 

I am seeing more and more contracts for coaching services challenged as consumers become increasingly aware of what’s fair and what’s not, following changes to unfair contract term laws that came into play at the end of last year. Changes to legislation removed the exemptions that were previously in place for small businesses, and in this blog I’ll be unpacking why it’s so important for business owners to get on the front foot here.

In this blog, I’m excited to share my journey of transforming my virtual law practice into a multi six figure success story in less than two years. No need for complex jargon—just straightforward sharing on what I did that made a significant impact for me.

Embarking on a new year presents an opportune moment for business owners to engage in a meticulous planning process. In this blog, I’m delving into the strategic steps that I take to set my business up for success, offering valuable insights and practical tips for those seeking to refine their own planning strategies.

As we gear up to close out the year, in this blog I’m talking all things end-of-year Christmas party. Now, I know I might have some unpopular opinions about these celebrations, but hear me out.

In this blog, I’m delving into significant changes in business contract rules that took effect on 9 November 2023. As small business owners, you need to know what’s changed, and I will break down the key points below.