010 What are the cons of incorporating yourself as a business?
Hey everybody, welcome back. Remember Joshua? Last episode, we explored the first part of his question: what are the pros of incorporating y...
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Artist File is a podcast that helps artists better manage business.
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009 What are the pros of incorporating yourself as a business?
Like it or not, all artists are businesses. From the moment we try to make a living from our art, we become entrepreneurs who must market ou...
008 Should I pursue any and all work opportunities?
We feel the need to create, and we want to earn a living from our art – not to rely on survival jobs. And to accomplish that goal, we may ch...
007 What is the most effective way to book gigs?
Exposure. Everyone wants it. Of course, it’s not easy to get – especially in the arts. There’re barriers to overcome, and it seems as if eve...
006 When are agents and managers worth it?
Ah, yes, the classic question: should I get an agent or manager? We all arrive at a point when we wonder if we could get better contracts or...
005 How do I approach negotiations?
We all want better contracts so that we can make more money and get better perks. Most of us don’t have agents or managers, though, so we ha...
004 What is the best way to demand a contract?
Most of us don’t have agents or managers handling our contracts, so that responsibility falls on our shoulders. Obviously, we want to ensure...
003 How should we document what we write off?
As artists, we write off many things for taxes. Many things. And we have to record it all – which can be a major drain on our time. So what...
002 What is the most important thing to do when filing taxes?
Many of us feel lost when filing taxes. The forms are complicated, and we hear contradictory advice from colleagues and friends. Add in the...
001 Should I pay quarterly taxes on my income?
Many of us feel that we’re messing up taxes. Between W-2s from day jobs and 1099s from artistic work, managing all of that paperwork is comp...