Many creative business owners find the business side of art dull, tedious, and maybe even a little scary, but managing your company's money doesn't have to turn into a chore. Here, we've shared tips from the experts on handling the business side of art, from accounting basics to financial software solutions, without losing your mind.
Enough of that light and fluffy stuff - this week's Indie Inspiration delivers a good kick in the pants (which some humor and mild bantering thrown in). I'm talking about the "How to Failproof Your Business" series over on IttyBiz.com with Naomi Dunford and Dave Navarro. Good. Stuff. I watched the entire thing the other night and all I can say is, "wow."
You'll learn about such topics as:
For many indie biz owners, their biggest frustration - the task most often shoved to the back burner - is blogging. Not only does it take time, but it's also a little scary. I'll admit, I have a hard time with it, too.
Add a little green to your space this winter with this sweet Teapot Terrarium tutorial from Love, Daniella. It's a great weekend project that will bring a smile to your face!
courtesy of The Image Poem
The big holiday rush is over, and thank goodness you survived. But what's this? Someone is not entirely pleased with your product or service! What to do?
Don't panic. Panicking will only make the situation worse. Instead, be prepared with these solid, successful ways to rectify the problem and soothe your customer's soul:
Selfridges department store in London came up with a fabulous and fun idea for their holiday window displays this year: They hired indie artists Louise Evans and Jonathan Edwards, the team that makes up Felt Mistress, to design and create their displays. What ensued was just plain fun. (story and pic via designrelated.com)
What can 140 characters do for your business? A lot, apparently. With the surge of social media and internet-everywhere mobile devices, sites like Twitter and Facebook have become necessary tools for business promotion. Everyone uses them, from huge corporations to tiny indie businesses, from your ideal customer to your grandma.
