Creator business
The money and legal side of being a creator: taxes, LLCs, contracts, FTC disclosure and getting paid. Plain-language answers, not legal advice.
Do creators pay taxes on brand deals and free products
Do I actually have to pay taxes on brand deals and what about the free products brands send me?
What to do when a brand will not pay you
A brand has gone quiet and still has not paid me weeks after I delivered. What do I actually do to get my money?
How to disclose a paid partnership
How am I actually supposed to disclose a paid partnership? Is the Instagram paid tag enough or do I need #ad too?
Do I need an LLC as a creator
Do I need to set up an LLC as a creator or can I just take brand deals as myself?
Do I need a contract for a brand deal
Do I really need a contract for a small brand deal or is that overkill? What should it even cover?
How to track income and write-offs as a creator
How do creators keep track of income and expenses so tax season is not a nightmare? What can I even write off?