Category Archives: Business/Growth

Business/Growth, Taxes

Does becoming an S Corp make sense for my business?

Posted on by pfteam
s corp
09
Dec

Somewhere along your entrepreneurial journey you may have asked yourself the question: does becoming an S Corp make sense for my creative business? Oftentimes, electing to become an S Corp is sold as a clever way to save on taxes and who doesn’t want to save on taxes? This aspect alone can make being an […]

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Business/Growth, Influencers, Taxes

How do I plan for taxes as a content creator or influencer?

Posted on by Revel CPAs
influencer tax planning
05
Dec

You probably thought the most difficult part of becoming a content creator was going to be generating enough quality content to keep your audience engaged and growing.  Then you thought about taxes. There’s so little information out there about how to plan for the taxes that go along with being a content creator or influencer–and […]

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Business/Growth, Influencers

What’s the next step when likes and engagement starts turning into significant brand deals?

Posted on by Revel CPAs
influencer
21
Nov

As an online creative, you’re no stranger to seeing rapid growth. When it comes to gaining likes and followers your content is making waves, bringing in over $500k a year. It’s turning into a serious, viable business with brands knocking at your door offering five figures for a single brand partnership deal. This sudden growth […]

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Business/Growth, Integrated Technology

Xero: Accounting software for your creative business

Posted on by Revel CPAs
Xerocon
02
Nov

At the very core of a financially healthy business is excellent bookkeeping. What doesn’t get tracked can’t be improved or properly reported (during tax time for example). That’s why, as a creative entrepreneur, it’s extremely important to build a solid financial foundation right from the start.  Thanks to technology, there’s many ways to handle your […]

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Business/Growth, Community, Your Biggest Fans

A personal note on Mental Health from Martin

Posted on by Martin Kamenski
mental health
18
Oct

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 […]

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Business/Growth

The scariest thing about your business

Posted on by Kayla Weaver
business fears
11
Oct

Friday the 13th. Children. Your growing business. What do they all have in common? They can be so scary! If you’re a parent, you’re probably familiar with the feeling of being afraid as your children grow up. The older they get, the less control you have on their safety and decision-making — it’s hard but […]

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Business/Growth, No Surprises, Taxes

Why a mid-year tax check in is a ‘must have’ for your business.

Posted on by Cherish Parker
30
Sep

Basing your tax return on government estimates can cost you in more ways than one Being a business owner is an incredible achievement. Whether you’re a freelancer,  self-employed or have a team of employees—serious kudos for making your skills pay. We’re willing to bet that if you’ve made a business out of it, then you […]

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Business/Growth, Community, How to

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

Posted on by Martin Kamenski
02
Sep

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 […]

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Business/Growth, Integrated Technology, Taxes, Xero How-To

How can I manage expenses for my creative business?

Posted on by Martin Kamenski
31
May

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 […]

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