Rise Up In Business Tracey Mylecharane

In today's episode, we're exploring one of the most complex and controversial issues in employment law: restraint of trade clauses in employment contracts. I'm diving into this because in the small business circles in which I operate, there's a lot of discussion around whether or not restraint clauses are valid and whether we can have them. It has also become more topical in the broader community due to a recent decision in the United States, where the Federal Trade Commission made a rul...

This week's podcast episode is one I’ve been planning to record for a while, and it's finally time to share it with you. I've been working for some time on how to articulate in a really succinct and clear way how it is I do what I do when working with my clients, and how it is I create legal documents that work for small business owners.Now, if you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you know I don’t often talk about myself. Today, however, I want to share with you my unique approa...

Intellectual property (IP) is a term you often hear in the world of creative businesses. I've observed that many business owners have a general understanding of IP but they don’t necessarily comprehend how to protect it effectively. That’s what I’m going to shed light on today so that you can understand what intellectual property means for your creative business and what you need to do to protect it.What is Intellectual Property?Simply put, intellectual property refers to your original creati...

Unfair contract terms is a phrase you may have heard, but understanding this concept as a small business owner is more pressing now than ever before. In the past, small businesses were exempt from certain regulations regarding contract fairness. However, as of November last year, this is no longer the case. New legislation has made it critical for small businesses to ensure their contracts do not include unfair terms and the risks for non-compliance are very real, including penalties from $50...

As an interior designer, you translate a client's dream space into reality. You meticulously curate elements, organise renovations, and breathe life into functional and beautiful environments. But amidst the mood boards and material selections, a crucial element often gets sidelined: the legal foundation that safeguards your creative vision and protects your design business. Today we’re going through six key strategies specifically designed to help interior designers like you safegu...

One topic that has been coming up a lot lately with my interior design clients in particular is commission payments and referral fees. If you are considering a referral arrangement or perhaps you already have an affiliate relationship in place, there are certain considerations you need to keep in mind.Commission Payments vs. Referral FeesCommission payments and referral fees are often used interchangeably, but they hold distinct meanings and implications. Commission payments are typically tie...