Category Archives: Business/Growth

The scariest thing about your business

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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 […]

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

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 […]

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 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 […]

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 […]

How do I turn my hobby into a creative business?

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What’s the difference between a hobby and a business? For most of us, this line can get pretty blurred, especially when you’re striving to build a business out of your creative passion. But, in the eyes of the IRS, there’s a very clear distinction: Businesses can offset losses against money they make elsewhere. Hobbies can’t. […]

Top time wasters and how to avoid them in 2022

As a creative business owner, you’ve got about 80 different plates spinning at once. Trying to juggle all the responsibilities running and scaling your business involves plus having time for a personal life is no easy task. Sometimes, it feels like there’s just not enough time in the day for everything you want to get […]