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Running a creative business
Want to run your creative business on the legal up and up? Then this post collection will help you do exactly that!
How to talk to your friends and family about net neutrality
I know that for many of us this has been a hard year. It feels like every day there’s a new injustice, someone acting badly, or actions that further marginalize and divide our country. And in times like this, it’s hard to stand up and fight every time we disagree. Because it feels like too […]
I want to invite you to join me for a virtual summer camp!
Running a creative business is a rollercoaster. You have amazing days and tough days. Last month, I was in a serious funk. The tough days seemed to keep piling up. And for a few days, I fantasized about burning everything to the ground. And after that running away to a cabin in the woods for […]
5 simple must-do legal tasks for every creative business
Kate Butler and I first connected nearly 3 years ago, when she was preparing to launch her first children’s book, More Than Mud [affiliate link]. Since then she’s published a second book [affiliate link] and started a coaching business. I reached out to Kate to share her story because her business has grown like many of yours. It […]
8 business foundations you need to secure before getting press
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Do you work from home? How to protect your business
San Francisco is famous for its hills. And a couple of years back early one morning, I was on top of my favorite hill, Tank Hill. At the time I was living in the Mission, so Tank Hill was the closest (and least crowded) hill from my house. But it was my favorite because of […]
How to do a legit launch (+ FREE product launch checklist)
The first time I launched a product I was so nervous. Product launches are a roller coaster of emotions. You slave away in your little corner. And finally, you create a product that you are really proud of. And then you hit publish and hope and pray that other people see the value of your hard […]
Two useful client intake emails you can try right now
There comes a point in time in your business when free just doesn’t cut it anymore. When you need to create systems and processes so that you can manage your business. And often you’ve got to make a financial investment to get the right systems and processes in place. Late in 2014, I was feeling […]
Learning the Ropes: Damon Powell
Have you ever walked into a building and it felt like you’d been there a million times before? That was how I felt when I walked into Warehouse 416 a few years back. I assumed I’d been there a few times before during Oakland Art Murmur, but it just felt like home. And for the […]
Do you get excited when you hear insider information?
Her eyes light up and she gets that excited look on her face. She opens her mouth and starts to answer my question. Don’t you love it when that happens? I do, I love talking to people who are super passionate and nerdy about a topic. It doesn’t matter if it’s obscure technical information or […]
Do you need a legalese translator for your creative business?
For the past eight years, I’ve had the same black, beat-up, dog-eared dictionary on my desk. I totally admit that using a physical book rather than an online version is old school. But I find the physical aspect of pausing, flipping to the entry, and reading it so helpful. There are times that in that […]
Learning the Ropes: Sharon Fain
Today, the lovely Sharon Fain is sharing her story with you. Sharon is one of the founders of Academy of Handmade, a community of makers creating sustainable businesses together. Academy of Handmade has some amazing resources on their blog to help makers build sustainable businesses. They also host an Awards Show recognizing makers who create beautiful […]
