Aspiring Professional Models – Please Beware of Modeling Scams!

December 22, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Business, Employment, Legal, Sales & Marketing 

*BE CAREFUL OF PHOTOGRAPHERS WHO WANT TO MANAGE/CHEAT YOU!
Ask them “what can you do for me that I CAN NOT DO FOR MYSELF?”
Ask to see and talk to their list of clients and models. Its very important. Ask their clients, “did you make any money with the work? approximately how much? what legitimate modeling work have you got?” If they condescendingly talk down to you or try to make you feel stupid, tell them to hit the road!

* Be careful of wanna-be managers and aggressive agents that want to manage you, or even worse an unexperienced friend trying to help that does not know how to manage, conduct business, read contracts nor has any idea how much a model should get paid or residually compensated. They can cause more harm then good. There are a lot of photographers that are very controlling and feel you need their approval before you shoot with anyone.

*Remember it’s QUALITY NOT QUANTITY. It does not matter how many pictures you have, it’s how, with just a few strong pictures you still make a good impression. Read more

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Key points on US Bankruptcy Law

June 4, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Business, Legal, Money & Finance 

Question: Can you please guide me on the Bankruptcy Law in the USA? What are the key points to keep in mind? And what is Chapter 13 bankruptcy?  Thanks. – Chang from Mountain View, CA.

Answer: The new bankruptcy law is tougher that the old one of 1978. It tightens the requirements of those who are filing for bankruptcy and for the attorneys that are helping them.

Under the new bankruptcy law, several major changes were initiated. Here are some key points:

  1. There is now a “Means Test” that is used so that you can show that you are not abusing the use of bankruptcy. Herein your monthly income is considered, minus certain expenses that are allowed. If you come out above the “median income” you will have to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy.

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Definitions of Trademark, Copyright, and Patent: When to Use What?

May 29, 2009 by MyOrbit · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Business, Investing, Legal 

Question: Hi there, you have a useful website and I want to ask a question. I am looking to start a new venture. Can you please describe how to use Trademark, Copyright, and Patent protection for different business aspects? As I am not a lawyer, they all look the same to me! Thanks very much/ Shane from USA

Answer:  First lets understand the Definitions of Trademark, Copyright, and Patent.

Trademark refers to any forms of marks which are registered to the USPTO. These are names, devices, images, and word identifying any goods which can be produce, manufactured, or natural.
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