Comments on: When And How To Use An Alias In Business http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/ Michel Fortin on Copywriting, Marketing, Business, and Life Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:31:25 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: executivegifts http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23399 executivegifts Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:47:05 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23399 Hi Mitchel! I read that a Pen Name won't protect you from the legal repercussions of writing about other people Charges of slander or libel. Rather than disguise your own identity, it would be wiser to thoroughly disguise the identities of your subjects, so that no one will think you are writing about "them" in the first place. Hi Mitchel! I read that a Pen Name won’t protect you from the legal repercussions of writing about other people Charges of slander or libel. Rather than disguise your own identity, it would be wiser to thoroughly disguise the identities of your subjects, so that no one will think you are writing about “them” in the first place.

]]> By: Alice79 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23382 Alice79 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:47:50 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23382 I think this is good idea that make some alias..Thank you for sharing this tips.. I think this is good idea that make some alias..Thank you for sharing this tips..

]]> By: Ayla85 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23374 Ayla85 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 05:27:45 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23374 I think it was a wise trick to step aside an alias for balancing the marketing status of the business, And I think the right time to show your alias in time that you feel there's something wrong whom going on. I think it was a wise trick to step aside an alias for balancing the marketing status of the business, And I think the right time to show your alias in time that you feel there’s something wrong whom going on.

]]> By: Personal Items http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23329 Personal Items Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:39:00 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23329 Hello! -- - Nice post & well written. But I have to speak up against the use of aliases to hide behind. The evolution of the social web necessitated aliases. I suspect there was a little of the CB radio/geek culture spirit behind this, allowing people to create a rebellious alter-ego online. But I believe that the widespread understanding and acceptance of social media these days makes this an anachronism. Many people are using social media to share information, to increase their own profile and to play a role in the wider community. So why hide behind aliases? Especially when online and offline merge so freely these days. Few employers will fail to make the connection between a Twitter username and real name, for example, when they check up on a candidate. I'm not suggesting you are in favour of hiding in this way. In fact, you have chosen to publish under your own name and include a photo – which is something that all online writers should do if they are really trying to communicate with people. Very thought-provoking – thanks for posting! URL : http://www.addvalue.com.au Hello! —

– Nice post & well written. But I have to speak up against the use of aliases to hide behind.

The evolution of the social web necessitated aliases. I suspect there was a little of the CB radio/geek culture spirit behind this, allowing people to create a rebellious alter-ego online. But I believe that the widespread understanding and acceptance of social media these days makes this an anachronism. Many people are using social media to share information, to increase their own profile and to play a role in the wider community. So why hide behind aliases? Especially when online and offline merge so freely these days. Few employers will fail to make the connection between a Twitter username and real name, for example, when they check up on a candidate.

I’m not suggesting you are in favour of hiding in this way. In fact, you have chosen to publish under your own name and include a photo – which is something that all online writers should do if they are really trying to communicate with people.

Very thought-provoking – thanks for posting!

URL : http://www.addvalue.com.au

]]> By: Personal Items http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23328 Personal Items Thu, 29 Dec 2011 09:31:47 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23328 The publishing world has a long history of authors using pseudonyms for various reasons, some of which fit into a modern context and some which were products of their time. For example, in the years prior to Women’s Suffrage, it was common for female authors to publish under a male pseudonym. Although this isn’t the case today, there are still plenty of good reasons why one would want to use an alias when publishing on the web. URL : http://www.addvalue.com.au The publishing world has a long history of authors using pseudonyms for various reasons, some of which fit into a modern context and some which were products of their time. For example, in the years prior to Women’s Suffrage, it was common for female authors to publish under a male pseudonym. Although this isn’t the case today, there are still plenty of good reasons why one would want to use an alias when publishing on the web.

URL : http://www.addvalue.com.au

]]> By: Charlotte74 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23323 Charlotte74 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:37:56 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23323 This articles really takes a thing to awakes the possibility for the individuals. This articles really takes a thing to awakes the possibility for the individuals.

]]> By: conference merchandise http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23315 conference merchandise Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:32:04 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23315 I think that's a nice article and this information showing Alias in different ways.I guess it depends on the relationship you have with them. I think that’s a nice article and this information showing Alias in different ways.I guess it depends on the relationship you have with them.

]]> By: cathyjade7777 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23314 cathyjade7777 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 21:56:13 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23314 The legal implications of using a pen name is nicely explained in this article. I now think that writers that uses pen names must also consult lawyers if some parts of the contract that they are given are confusing. It is better to be clear than to get sued because of a pen name. The legal implications of using a pen name is nicely explained in this article. I now think that writers that uses pen names must also consult lawyers if some parts of the contract that they are given are confusing. It is better to be clear than to get sued because of a pen name.

]]> By: owais52 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23313 owais52 Sat, 17 Dec 2011 20:55:11 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23313 @michel.fortin Thank you for responding. I think you are absolutely correct about the billion $$ issue in the article you referred me to. @michel.fortin Thank you for responding. I think you are absolutely correct about the billion $$ issue in the article you referred me to.

]]> By: michel.fortin http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23311 michel.fortin Fri, 16 Dec 2011 23:52:11 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23311 @owais52 Legal? Probably. Ethical? No" It might become problematic or puts the relationship with your client in a fragile state. I guess it depends on the relationship you have with them. I would ask, do they know? What would happen if they found out? Could they blackball you in that industry? Personally, I think it would be professional courtesy to refuse work for any competitor of your clients while you're still working for that client. If you are not working on any project with the first client, then fine. Nothing stops you from working with a competitor once a contract is delivered. (That's why non-compete agreements are rarely enforceable.) But I would definitely avoid working with a client's competitor while still working with them. @owais52 Legal? Probably. Ethical? No” It might become problematic or puts the relationship with your client in a fragile state. I guess it depends on the relationship you have with them. I would ask, do they know? What would happen if they found out? Could they blackball you in that industry?

Personally, I think it would be professional courtesy to refuse work for any competitor of your clients while you’re still working for that client. If you are not working on any project with the first client, then fine. Nothing stops you from working with a competitor once a contract is delivered. (That’s why non-compete agreements are rarely enforceable.) But I would definitely avoid working with a client’s competitor while still working with them.

]]> By: owais52 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23309 owais52 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:46:05 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23309 Michel, I have one question. I have been writing for a company as a freelancer and one of their competitors approached me to publish articles for them as well. As I had not signed an NDA of any sort and I am not a company's employee, I wrote articles for the other company as well (both are legit and provide great and similar services) Is this legally and ethically correct? Michel, I have one question. I have been writing for a company as a freelancer and one of their competitors approached me to publish articles for them as well. As I had not signed an NDA of any sort and I am not a company’s employee, I wrote articles for the other company as well (both are legit and provide great and similar services) Is this legally and ethically correct?

]]> By: LauLau81 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23290 LauLau81 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 18:10:41 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23290 Hi Michael, thank you for sharing the information regarding the use of Alias in different ways. I have learned so much from you... Please keep on posting like this article which is very informative and helpful for individuals like me who is a newbie in this business. Hi Michael, thank you for sharing the information regarding the use of Alias in different ways. I have learned so much from you… Please keep on posting like this article which is very informative and helpful for individuals like me who is a newbie in this business.

]]> By: Saidandsung http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23019 Saidandsung Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:22:31 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23019 Great topic, Michael! For us copywriters, this is something I've encountered when writing case studies for clients. If a client doesn't have a factual case study for me to work with, I ask the client to secure a testimonial from one of their customers, as well as any analytics of the results. The unethical (and illegal) alternative is to just make up a story and company name, but I won't do that. Carla Great topic, Michael!

For us copywriters, this is something I’ve encountered when writing case studies for clients. If a client doesn’t have a factual case study for me to work with, I ask the client to secure a testimonial from one of their customers, as well as any analytics of the results. The unethical (and illegal) alternative is to just make up a story and company name, but I won’t do that.

Carla

]]> By: devyne http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23018 devyne Sat, 06 Aug 2011 09:00:58 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23018 Thanks so much for your response. I will contact a lawyer just to make sure everything is done legally! Thanks so much for your response. I will contact a lawyer just to make sure everything is done legally!

]]> By: michel.fortin http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23017 michel.fortin Fri, 05 Aug 2011 13:50:25 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23017 @devyne Definitely check with a lawyer, as I'm not one. But I think it's safe, as long as using a pseudonym doesn't mislead or attempt to induce a sale (i.e., you're not using the name of some other great photographer, etc). @devyne Definitely check with a lawyer, as I’m not one. But I think it’s safe, as long as using a pseudonym doesn’t mislead or attempt to induce a sale (i.e., you’re not using the name of some other great photographer, etc).

]]> By: devyne http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23016 devyne Fri, 05 Aug 2011 09:53:22 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-23016 Thank you for taking the time to write this article. I came across it because I have an online store and I'm still somewhat confused and was wondering if I could use an alias instead of my real name to identify me as shop owner. I sell photographs and have been using my real name but would like to know if it would be against the law in the state of CT if I were to use a different name instead. Thanks! Thank you for taking the time to write this article. I came across it because I have an online store and I’m still somewhat confused and was wondering if I could use an alias instead of my real name to identify me as shop owner. I sell photographs and have been using my real name but would like to know if it would be against the law in the state of CT if I were to use a different name instead. Thanks!

]]> By: How my friend got his business alias, and why you should too. http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-22707 How my friend got his business alias, and why you should too. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:57:06 +0000 http://michelfortin.com/when-and-how-to-use-an-alias-in-business/#comment-22707 [...] Found this site that refers to the legality of business aliases. [...] [...] Found this site that refers to the legality of business aliases. [...]

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