tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34328925112343059.post3438568355972280508..comments2023-12-27T10:44:03.257-06:00Comments on Crafty Savage: Pop! Goes the Easel!Cathy Savagehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15409017292830770589noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34328925112343059.post-39016276468627894192012-11-08T08:23:38.884-06:002012-11-08T08:23:38.884-06:00Hey Preston and Laura, thanks for the kind words. ...Hey Preston and Laura, thanks for the kind words. I've been saying for years that I want to increase my graphic design work, which is where I end up making the $ vs. art (deep sigh). I may need help getting this part of money making scheme implemented. Would love more info on what you're working on Laura. And Preston, thanks for the encouragement on the business plan. I may have an enhanced left brain side (I'm a whiz in Excel), but the thought of actually working on a business plan has not been appealing before now. I'm glad to hear it was helpful to you. Time to dust off all the books I've purchased to help me get my plan on paper. Cathy Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15409017292830770589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34328925112343059.post-79163815520619101972012-11-07T18:56:34.301-06:002012-11-07T18:56:34.301-06:00Let me know if things don't work out with your...Let me know if things don't work out with your friend. I'd love to help you out. I've got a program coming out in January, but I think you're beyond it. So one-on-one coaching would be better for you if you end up working with me.<br /><br />Also, keep your chin up! It's a (long) learning process, but you'll get there. You're a great artist, so as long as you keep working, you'll figure out how to make money with it.Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09064381480745140151noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34328925112343059.post-54982222950613636312012-11-06T11:50:32.056-06:002012-11-06T11:50:32.056-06:00A business plan's a good idea. When I started... A business plan's a good idea. When I started ATW, the MBA in the house insisted I write one out. She laughed at the result, but acknowledged it at least forced me to make projections as well as keep track of money in/money out. <br /> Also, someone knowledgeable in tax matters -- in my case, a CPA who is sympathetic to the ATW idea -- can get you some tax advantages even if you are just a one-person enterprise w/o incorporation or that kind of thing. The IRS gives you several years to build your work into a business. Look into it. In the meantime, you are producing good work, and that's the single most important thing.<br /> PrestonPreston Woodruffhttp://www.appalachiantreeworks.comnoreply@blogger.com