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Planting the seeds of success: how to future proof your business
During our recent trip to Vanuatu, as we dodged potholes and chickens in the back of a bus from Port Vila to Blue Lagoon, Lawrence our driver shared his wisdom with us.
Lawrence explained how in Vanuatu parents often plant sandalwood trees for their children when they are born. It can take over 20 to 30 years until the tree is ready to harvest, by which time it is precious (up to 1 million vatu per tree), the most precious non-timber forest product for its oil and wood.*
The strategic investment is deeply symbolic of building a business. It got me thinking about planting the seeds of success in my small business and how I am building a strategic future for my retirement and my son as he grows into adulthood with that business.
How to get the most from bringing in guest experts and speakers
Guest experts are an invaluable way to add value to your event, course or program. They can supplement your own expert knowledge in areas that are valuable to your audience.
If you invite a guest expert along to provide expert knowledge for your audience or as a draw card to your event, course or program,
Online course or program refund policies: What you need to know
What happens when someone who has bought your online course or program wants a refund? Do you have to provide it?
With the cost of living increases already taking effect, it is anticipated that requests for refunds for online courses and online programs/training will become more common.
Event Waivers: Reducing liability for your retreat, workshop, experience or training event
Experiences and events are more popular than ever before, especially as many individuals and businesses are looking for ways to counter pandemic fatigue, reconnect in the real world, promote wellness and get outside their comfort zone.
What to know before starting a subscription box business
The subscription box business model is increasing in popularity, particularly with the set up and ecommerce platforms more accessible than ever before. Starting a subscription box business or adding a subscription to your current offering is an exciting prospect. To ensure you can avoid the problems we know our clients have experienced in the past with subscription models,
Seller Beware: Online course or program owner protection
It’s not uncommon for me to have conversations with people looking to get their legals done for their online course or program. What is interesting though is how often there is confusion about whether people believe they have an online course or program. The distinction between the two is important because there are different expectations and risks, depending on the methods used to provide coaching, training or education online.
Referral Partner Programs & Introduction Fees - What you need to know
Working as a lawyer in the online business space, it’s not uncommon for me to see small business owners looking to create relationships with complementary businesses to refer clients to them and help them source clients.
It is something we see quite frequently with business owners who might have their own program or course they are selling.
Facebook Group Owners & Managers: Social media defamation and how to manage your risk.
If you run a social media page or group, or any community platform where people can comment, you are now responsible, under defamation law, for everything that anyone posts. This is regardless of whether you or your business agrees with the comment, or even if you are unaware that the comment has been made.