Ellen and I just got a brochure from the illustrious Howard Alan consortium. It seems now, that Mr. Alan, in challenging times. has decided to escalate his booth fees up to $475 for a number of his so-so 2-day shows. State Street in Ann Arbor just
Read more…I know we've got numerous Credit Card Machine discussions going - but I've not seen anything on using IPhone Credit Card apps. Has anyone used any of these? There are a number of ones to choose from and we're doing some online research - but thought
Read more…The Florida Department of Revenue website has been less than forthcoming, so I'll ask you guys. I will be doing 2 or 3 shows in FL next month, and don't have any plans to make this an annual trek, so I don't really want to have to register and file
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Read more…There is a juried art show that I am considering entering.
So I talked to the promoter and learned the following:
The show has an estimated attendance of 10,000 people. She was very unsure about this figure. There are 200 booths with appproxiama
The other day I had a brief discussion with a show director who was giving the usual blah-blah about the economy. She was saying that things are a lot different today than 20 years ago. I agreed with that. She was saying that 20 years ago, at a show
Read more…Long story short .... I'm looking at a 6x12 enclosed trailer for my wares. I'm looking for insight and what problems people have in various jurisdictions n for the trailer and tow vehicle since both are being used for commercial purposes. I doubt eve
Read more…I'm doing just a few events a year (hopefuly more, though), including simple tabletop displays, and am reluctant to go for a full credit card processing plan with monthly fees, etc. that I wouldn't use to the fullest. Is there anything for folks like
Read more…I am looking for some kiln space to rent while I am in Florida this Feb.
I am hoping to bring some unfinished work with me & fire in down there during the week of Feb. 15th.
I'll be in the Venice area & would probably not want to travel more than
Read more…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
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