

Residuals, Guilds, and the Modern Royalty Economy: What Creators Need to Know
If you write, perform, direct, or produce, your work can keep earning long after the premiere. That continuing income comes from two...
Sep 20, 20254 min read


Quarter-End Is Coming: Why Creatives Can’t Afford to Ignore Professional Accounting
For most creators, the end of a quarter feels like just another date on the calendar. But for the IRS—and your financial health—it’s one...
Sep 9, 20253 min read


Globalization and the Rise of International IP Treaties
In today’s interconnected economy, intellectual property (IP) rarely stops at national borders. A song recorded in Los Angeles may be...
Sep 4, 20253 min read


The 20th Century Expansion of IP Rights and Royalties
The twentieth century was a period of explosive growth in intellectual property (IP). New technologies—radio, sound film, television,...
Sep 1, 20254 min read


How the Industrial Revolution Gave Birth to Licensing and Royalties
When we think of the Industrial Revolution, images of steam engines, factories, and rapid urban growth usually come to mind. But this era...
Aug 30, 20253 min read


Top 7 Tax Mistakes Digital Creators Make (and How to Avoid Them)
The creator economy is booming. From YouTubers and Twitch streamers to Instagram influencers, OnlyFans entrepreneurs, podcasters, and...
Aug 29, 20253 min read


The 20th Century Boom: How Technology Expanded IP Rights and Royalties
The twentieth century was a turning point for intellectual property (IP). New technologies—from radio and film to television, video...
Aug 28, 20253 min read



