THE OWNER’S FIELD GUIDE
Read this before you share your data.
The practical work behind a licensing decision: inventory the records, check the permissions, and understand the offer.
Start with an inventory. Already have an offer? Go straight to the comparison guide. A buyer asking for access? Read the agreement checklist first.
Get the worksheets →Build a useful data inventory before anyone exports a file
A practical data inventory for service business owners: map systems, rights, useful outcomes, and next steps without sending anyone your records.
How to compare two data licensing offers
A practical offer comparison for business owners: calculate net proceeds, test payment conditions, price exclusivity separately, and question the buyer.
An AI data licensing agreement checklist for business owners
Prepare for legal review with specific questions about permitted use, payment, sublicensing, model retention, security, termination, and warranties.
Could your MSP’s support tickets be suitable for data licensing?
A practical framework for MSP owners reviewing support-ticket data: client rights, security exclusions, redaction, a sample manifest, and evidence of usefulness.
Staffing data licensing: start with the process, then review the people data
A practical guide for staffing owners separating process knowledge from candidate and employment information, with a decision matrix and clear review responsibilities.
Closing a service business: what happens to the records?
Plan a business closure without losing required records or keeping everything forever. A practical sequence for owners, IT, finance, and legal advisers.
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