Leslie Tayne is an award-winning financial attorney and the founder and head attorney of Tayne Law Group in Melville, New York. She is also the best-selling author of Life and Debt: A Fresh Approach to Achieving Financial Wellness and an expert in legal matters related to entrepreneurship.
In this episode, Leslie discusses why freelancers should use contracts, what elements to include, and the risks of not having one. She also talks about steps freelancers can take when clients don't pay in a timely manner and why you should not use templated contracts but work with an attorney when constructing one.
Her main point: Freelancing is a business and should be treated like one. That includes the use of contracts.
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