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027: Protect Yourself When Adding a New Service
In my line of work, I see many service-based entrepreneurs offer packages with similar services. One graphic designer may have a package for Instagram graphics and another for YouTube thumbnails, and another may combine several different social channels in a single offer. Even though packages may change, business owners will still likely use a similar client agreement for everything they offer.
But what happens if you want to add a new service to your business that doesn’t really align with what you already offer? In this episode, I review four steps you can use whenever you’re adding a new service to help ensure the continued protection of the legal side of your business.
Please subscribe if you haven’t already. And if you like the show, I’d love it if you’d give it a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
In this episode:
[02:24] - The first step is easy but critical because the other steps build on it.
[03:55] - Danielle starts reviewing some of the most common areas you may need to change in your client agreement.
[04:58] - Does your termination provision still work with your new service?
[06:49] - Are you changing any logistics with your new offer?
[07:48] - With a new service, you may need to set these boundaries with your clients.
[08:08] - Danielle reveals how to handle one of the bigger changes to your client agreement.
[09:07] - Will you need to update your website policies?
[09:53] - Danielle gives an example of when you might need to change your privacy policy.
[10:27] - In some cases, you might also need to update the language in your disclaimer.
[12:11] - Whenever you add a service, consider if you need to add this protection.
[12:33] - Please do this first if you’re giving your new service or program a distinctive name.
[14:14] - Danielle wraps everything up with a recap of all four steps.
Links & Resources:
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Episode 19: “Group Program Agreements”
Episode 18: “Client Agreements for Service Business Owners”
Episode 4: “How to Protect Your Website”
Episode 5: “How to Protect Your E-commerce Website”
Episode 22: “Protecting Your Content”
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In my line of work, I see many service-based entrepreneurs offer packages with similar services. One graphic designer may have a package for Instagram graphics and another for YouTube thumbnails, and another may combine several different social channels in a single offer. Even though packages may change, business owners will still likely use a similar client agreement for everything they offer.
But what happens if you want to add a new service to your business that doesn’t really align with what you already offer? In this episode, I review four steps you can use whenever you’re adding a new service to help ensure the continued protection of the legal side of your business.
Please subscribe if you haven’t already. And if you like the show, I’d love it if you’d give it a review wherever you listen to podcasts!
In this episode:
[02:24] - The first step is easy but critical because the other steps build on it.
[03:55] - Danielle starts reviewing some of the most common areas you may need to change in your client agreement.
[04:58] - Does your termination provision still work with your new service?
[06:49] - Are you changing any logistics with your new offer?
[07:48] - With a new service, you may need to set these boundaries with your clients.
[08:08] - Danielle reveals how to handle one of the bigger changes to your client agreement.
[09:07] - Will you need to update your website policies?
[09:53] - Danielle gives an example of when you might need to change your privacy policy.
[10:27] - In some cases, you might also need to update the language in your disclaimer.
[12:11] - Whenever you add a service, consider if you need to add this protection.
[12:33] - Please do this first if you’re giving your new service or program a distinctive name.
[14:14] - Danielle wraps everything up with a recap of all four steps.
Links & Resources:
United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)
Episode 19: “Group Program Agreements”
Episode 18: “Client Agreements for Service Business Owners”
Episode 4: “How to Protect Your Website”
Episode 5: “How to Protect Your E-commerce Website”
Episode 22: “Protecting Your Content”
Businessese
Businessese on Facebook
Businessese on Instagram
Liss Legal
Liss Legal on Instagram