I want to warn other artists about Transfirst Merchant processing company based on my own experience. Following is the letter I sent to them to dispute the charges they had made. This morning I received a call telling me that they would refund the i
Read more…Does anyone have any insight weather to use the accrual or cash method of accounting. I am a fiber artist who creates handbags and has inventory and supplies. Thanks.
Read more…I just received the proposed Sales tax laws, rules and regs for my State. We will soon have to charge tax on custom orders and repair work. Jewelry and ART. And pay taxes when we rent tables or space from a venue, unless it is a government facility(M
Read more…Very interesting reading your article on Chicago's pop up galleries Connie. My husband and I began watching various big named stores like Toys R Us and others use the empty storefronts months before the holiday season. We then thought about the numer
Read more…Hey all! I am all for looking to 2010! Out of curiosity what business goals do you all have for 2010? For me, getting insurance (until now I was relying on my homeowners insurance which does cover some business stuff, but not too much else, and was
Read more…OK - in the spirit of “Do as I say, not as I do”, or just in the spirit of learning from my bad luck and mistakes so that you don’t have to suffer through this, I thought I would share something that I discovered in my trailer this past weekend - a l
Read more…Artists scheduled for the Gulf Shores Shrimp Festival Oct 8-11 are required to have a Baldwin County business license for the show. I believe this is the first year they have required this and there is a complication they may have not been aware of.
Read more…OK OK, I realize this question has been asked before in this and other forums (such as http://photo.net/business-photography-forum/00UR1f ) but this is the type of question, for me, that should always be open to discussion and input by new and old me
Read more…Monthly fees, bank service fees, percentage of sales fees, equipment fees, new qualification fees...you name it we can get socked with fees. I use a seasonal account for when I do art shows. Offering credit card options definitely makes a difference
Read more…I know this question has been asked before and I read the threads that came up on a search. RLI, State Farm and others were recommended. I have called them and they were either not covering Florida or could not meet my needs. I called other companies
Read more…I'm starting out in the festival biz. I know its a must to charge sales tax but there are two things I would like to avoid if possible: 1.) Having to figure out the tax for each item when it sells. 2) Making lots of change (and having to keep a lot o
Read more…Hey everyone! I have been toying with so many ideas for 2010 that it seems hard to figure out what is best for me and my craft business when going ahead and making plans for next year - which shows to sign up for, what other things I would like to do
Read more…Help! I have called several companies and have been unable to get insurance for my jewelry. i tried to get a rider on my home owners policy but they only insure costume jewelry. I'm a newbie and have my first show this weekend! I need to get coverage
Read more…I recently signed up for an account with 1stNP credit card processing, and I've run into a bit of a problem that might be an issue for others considering choosing them. First, I want to say that all of the people I've dealt with at 1stNP have been bo
Read more…Getting back into shows.Thinking of getting a wireless card swiper.Saw an add in Sunshine Artist publication for 1NBCard.Anyone have any experience with these folks.Thanks
Read more…Has anyone ever had problems with Total Merchant services for their credit card service? They are offering a free nurit 8000 and their charges are 1.65% for non-rewards cards and 2.57% for reward cards, $15 a month for the wireless access cards, $10
Read more…Does anyone have source for liability insurance for less than $500? Some art fairs sell participation for $25 to $50 which is fine, but I am facing a March 1 deadline and really would like to find a source for insurance in the $200 to $250 range if p
Read more…Hello All, We have been doing Wisconsin only shows for 5 years. Now that my hubbie is retired, we are jumping into a show nearly every weekend. I need to 1)obtain a seller permit and 2)connet with the EFT for sales tax payments in the states of Illin
Read more…Hello all, Please help me get out of the dark ages. I've been doing approx 10 shows/year for 5 years. Now that my husband is finally retired we have planned on doing 3 shows a month (gotta love the travel). In the past I've just used a manual credit
Read more…Does anyone know if the Nurit 8000 series GPRS terminal use satellite system or cell towers? I am currently working with a rep from one of the merchant companies, I am concerned this unit won't work at my home, there is no cell service in my area, th
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