Posts by Valerie Del Grosso
Contracts for Speakers
Collaborating with complementary experts is a tried-and-true way to expand your audience and build your online brand. Collaborations can range from one-time joint webinars, to official affiliate relationships, and all the way up to true business partnerships. Each of these relationships has one thing in common: they should be documented! This post is all about…
Read MoreCollecting Past Due Payments
No business owner likes to get the “card declined” email from their payment processor, but it is inevitable. Proof: the largest companies in the world publish their earnings results every quarter, and right below the “Revenue” line is the “uncollected revenue, returns, and chargebacks” figure. They have all the resources in the world, but there…
Read MoreResolving Your Disputes
Disputes happen – and as any human knows, sometimes trying to resolve the problem can make it even worse (#toughconversations). Communication is key, and facilitating communication is a big part of what a lawyer can do in a dispute. After all, you cannot resolve a dispute when people are talking about different things or when…
Read MoreBusiness Identity Basics
Every business, just like every person, has an identity. What makes a business identity? It’s how you form your company, how it is known in the marketplace, and what you are promising your prospects. In this video, I’ll touch on LLCs, guarantees, and testimonials.
Read More*NEW* Privacy Rules
This post pertains to the European Union’s new data protection regulation, effective May 25, 2018. You’ve probably have been getting tons of terms of service and policy updates, and the reason why is the European Union has taken the lead in the world on internet privacy. The new rules go into effect starting May 25,…
Read MoreIs my team member a contractor or employee?
Contractor or Employee: Why You Should Care (and a checklist to help you figure out which one is which) This is one of those “gotcha” items that business owners should know about. Read on before you take on your next contractor! Working with independent contractors has a lot of benefits: you are not burdened by…
Read MoreWhat really happens in a lawsuit
Knowledge is power, so in this post, I am going to put a few myths to rest about the dreaded L-word, lawsuit. You will not hear me talk much about lawsuits because I find prevention much more palatable and inexpensive. But occasionally things go to the next level, and I want my audience to understand…
Read MoreInstead of Partnerships, Do This
Whether you are just starting your business or you have surpassed the seven figure mark, working with other professionals in your industry is probably on the list of ways you expand your audience and increase your income. Sometimes these relationships are called “JV” relationships, affiliates, or most commonly, partnerships. Regardless of the fact that these…
Read MoreWorking with Others
As your business grows, so will your team. Having help is the best! It might be the virtual assistant who takes care of your projects, a salesperson who converts your prospects to clients, or your affiliates that spread the word with their audience. In this video, I’ll cover some of the basics about working with…
Read MoreI didn’t file my taxes! What do I do?
Forgetting to file a tax return (or two or more) can start to seem like an insurmountable problem (not to mention the stress of getting a dreaded letter from the IRS in the mail). But I am here to tell you that you can overcome this situation in a manageable way! Download the pdf below…
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