Do you have everything you need to run your art business?
Thinking about starting your own business? Launch an art business is often the biggest step, however, this blog post outlines some tips to help art entrepreneurs along the way. If you’re past the launch stage, check out this blog post instead to begin scaling up…
Businesses change overtime, some years are prolific, and other years are slower. During the slower years, it’s important to prepare yourself for the next big year. And if you haven’t had your big year yet, consider this time a build towards that first year in…
For those of you who have already given up on your resolution, I have a small business habit that will help bring about success this year. I’ve nearly doubled my business compared to last year at this time because of this new habit. My success…
First things first, if you want to reach your goals you will need to find ways to master your time. This week’s blog post outlines ways to better track and utilize your time. Goal Setting: Spend time setting goals and figuring out what you really…
A couple years ago, I got a scary email that had informed me that there was a fire in my studio building. Luckily, it was contained but was large enough that it had managed to set off the sprinkler systems. This fire happened down the hallway…
There is power in numbers! Monitoring and tracking data is key because there are a number of ways you can utilize it to drive a successful creative business. Where is creative data is applicable? Grant proposals are a great area to utilize your analytic data. Proposals…
Work one-on-one with Kate Renee on various creative business aspects of your artistic career. From talking about writing a proposal for the MN State Arts Board Artist Initiative Grant to assisting you with creating an Artist Facebook Page, Kate can provide you with a variety…
Have you started your own LLC and you are trying to navigate the business world on your own? Minnesota provides free resources and help to small businesses. Helpful Resource #1: Free Guide to Starting a Small Business in Minnesota Handbook When you head on over to…
Business resources and assistance are crucial to launching a new business. But these resources can be costly and add up quickly. Below are a few places other artists can take free or almost free workshops and classes around the Twin Cities community. Metropolitan Regional Arts…
Shipping your pieces of art is in fact an art itself. After two major shipping disasters I have learned a few good lessons on how not to ship your art. Horror Story No. 1 In late 2009, I was accepted into a show in Virginia that…