Author Archives: Martin Kamenski

A personal note on Mental Health from Martin

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Sleepless nights. Worries about bills that might not have gotten paid. Excitement about a future vision of your company that’s 10X bigger than you are today. The debilitating feeling that you can’t do any of it. As the owner of Revel, I sail the ocean of entrepreneurship every day. Some days are clear and calm […]

Hey, why do I have a penalty if I filed an extension?

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Have you ever filed an extension for your tax return but still received a penalty from the IRS? Well, you’re certainly not the first to assume that filing an extension prevented a penalty. It’s particularly frustrating if you thought you were playing by the administrative rules. Being on top of your admin and your finances […]

How do I build a healthy business model for my creative business?

Heads up: Your business model doesn’t need to be a one hundred page document you generated out of an online template. It doesn’t need to break down how you’ll capture 1% of a billion dollar market or identify your nine different revenue streams.  A successful, healthy, and profitable business model is a lot more straightforward […]

How can I manage expenses for my creative business?

You started your creative business because you were following your passion. Surprisingly enough, that passion wasn’t expense management. But, in order to build a long-term, sustainable career doing what you love, good accounting is vital. Here are our top three tips for managing expenses so you can stay compliant and stay profitable as you grow […]

How do I know if my documents are secure?

The internet has never been a more vital or more risky place to be. With more and more businesses moving to completely remote work and an increase in eCommerce sales of nearly 15% in just one year, having a digital presence for your business is vital. At the same time, it seems like every day […]

How can I protect my sh*t when building a creative business?

You’ve read all the horror stories online: creatives getting their intellectual property nabbed by massive corporations or being paid pennies for something that went on to put millions in someone else’s pocket. Now, you’re starting your own creative business, and you’ve vowed not to let anything like that happen to you. Your time, work, and […]

How do I choose the best structure for my creative business?

Choosing your business structure is a hugely important step in your entrepreneurial journey. Whether you’re an LLC or Sole Proprietor, C-Corps or Partnerships, your business structure will impact how you pay your taxes, distribute your profits, and even your day-to-day operations! So how can you be sure you pick the right one? Here are some […]

I missed my 1099s deadline. What do I do now?

You’ve just received a heartstopping email. One of your vendors is asking why you didn’t send them their 1099. The deadline has long since passed, and now you’re half expecting the IRS to bang down your door threatening audits and penalties. What do you do? Don’t panic Around February of every year, we see a […]

How can I make hiring decisions in an uncertain income environment?

In creative industries, revenues aren’t guaranteed. You often can’t count on a certain amount of income a month, or maybe you’re left relying on large deposits hitting your accounts just a couple times a year. With all this uncertainty, how can you make smart hiring decisions to get all the help you need? Through a […]

How do I make a plan knowing my book royalties aren’t forever?

There’s nothing more thrilling than opening your first royalty check. The hours and hours of hard work you put into your book are coming to fruition, and now you have a nice juicy deposit for the bank. But, soon after that excitement, the doubt starts pouring in. How can you live off one or two […]