I have no one to blame but myself. I've always wanted to have a business using my name. It's my username here and on all my social media sites. I have my domain name and business. The worst part is the person applied for their trademark in 2011 a
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Does everyone remember when they first heard of these? Then there was itunes, iphones, ipads, etc, etc. When Apple decides to dominate they do it by innovation; creating demand for something we did not even know we needed.
In the 20 days since Apple
Read more…So the big gorilla Amazon has thrown their hat into the credit card swipe ring.
I've been an extremely happy Square user for three years. Sure, they take their cut, but it's relatively painless. With Amazon I saw the fees were lower, so of cours
Read more…Back in the dark ages of this site I hosted a tele seminar for newcomers to the business where I answered the most frequently asked questions that they sent me in advance. Then we turned that seminar into an e-book that we sold on this site and our o
Read more…I just saw that the ferry from British Columbia to Anacortes was down this past weekend, which surely had to affect attendance at the show. Were you there? How did it go?
More info: http://www.nwcn.com/news/Ferry-cancellations-could-hurt-Anecortes-26
Read more…This is a good article about a group of artists meeting online, coming together for an open mic and then deciding to hold an Art Walk in that much maligned community of Bell, CA, where the politicians robbed the coffers.
When one of the city council
Read more…Hi, Everyone . . .
I finally got out of my slump and boy did I do it in a big way. OMG! We had a fantastic week at the Festival in Nappanee, Indiana.
First, and most importantly . . . my husband was in the best mood ever at a show. I changed my la
Read more…Finally I received my booth assignment from Port Clinton, 1 week before the show. Is that unusual for Amdur Productions or par for the course? Good news is I got a corner space which I really wanted, bad news(?) it's in the parking lot which seems
Read more…Oh no, corporations are out there and they are buying art! Yes, Virginia, it is true.
"She said, 'I want that and that and that.’ And I just said, 'Yeah, right,' and went and sat down, because I didn't think she was serious. Then she goes, 'Who do I
Read more…Another newbie question as I prepare for my first Art Fair…...
I will be selling Fine Art Photographic prints in various sizes and it occurs to me that somebody could prefer a different size than what I have with me in the booth
Is this a common occu
Read more…I guess I'm a little too old school. I don't have a smartphone or a tablet, just a pay as you go Trac phone. I'm also confused.
I've been processing credit cards with an old knuckle buster for a few years now. From what I'm reading, the knuckle buste
Read more…Just found this ad under "Arts Jobs": White Cube is looking for experienced and professional fine art handlers/technicians for our Art Fair team. To attend international and local art fairs to ...
So, I had to look it over. A very cool job, setting u
Read more…Cherry Creek Art Festival has produced the Art Denver show that is a first time event in November in the Convention Center. With Cherry Creek producing the show I see it as a tremendous show with great new and future potential.
An inside show in Nove
Read more…Damn it. Yesterday afternoon, after my 10x20 booth had been setup for just 15 minutes....I had driven about 10 minutes to get some food, when I got the call. 65 MPH + winds (at least that is what the advisory said) blew over my booth, damaging seve
Read more…Seven Selected Artists, participants in the Bayou City Art Festival, were chosen to be in Bayou City's first gallery exhibition in Houston.
Using artist Nicola Parente's expertise and Kindred's contacts as director of artist relations for the biannu
Read more…I am getting ready for my first show in less than a month
I am just starting to look into the whole topic of how best to accept credit cards
I have an IPhone - do I need something larger?
Is SQUARE the best way to go?
Thanks,
Bob
Read more…Hey Square users. Maybe I'm the only unlit bulb out here, but I didn't realize that if you use Square to invoice your customer you are charged the same 2.75% rate as the "card present" rate. This is good to know for those of us who take orders over t
Read more…Just a heads up in case you didn't get the e-mail. Square has redesigned their card reader and you need to replace the one you have by June 1st. At that time you will also upgrade the app.
To get a new card reader, just sign in, click on your name an
Read more…I bought a 14ft enclosed trailer. Where do I deduct it on tax form using schedule C
Read more…I'm just afraid I've missed an email or something....
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