Ultimate Setting Up Shop Course Creative businesses are infinitely more successful when they make the ‘business side’ a priority. Our robust four week, self-paced system walks every type of
creative entrepreneur through the steps necessary to get their business up and running, the right way.
Do you dream of starting your own business, but don’t even know where to begin? Or did you throw down and start your own business, only to have that gut feeling you missed some critical steps? Does handling the administrative side of your biz make you want to hide in a corner?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, go ahead and breathe a sigh of relief. Our 4-week program covers it all, from general setup and structure, to legal and accounting matters, to your perfect online presence and so much more.
Because we’re 100% dedicated to your business’s health and success, you won’t find any fluff here. Each week, we provide robust content with a smart task list to keep you focused, along with worksheets to work through the most difficult to-do’s. We walk you through every single step of the entire process….literally all you need is to get started!
By the end of the course, you’ll have checked all the boxes for: • Creating and organizing your critical business information and recurring tasks
• Hiring a fantastic CPA and setting up a business structure
• Registering for an EIN, business license, and sales tax license
• Securing proper insurance and contracts
• Implementing smart systems for accounting
• Launching the most effective online presence
Included:• 65+ pages of actionable content presented beautifully
• Smart worksheets to guide you toward success
• Effective website and social media strategies
Stationery Suite Have all your top-drawer studio collateral for client interactions ready to roll. Simply choose from ICON, META, LORE or VIDA design themes and then pick a template to customize with your information and imagery to print with your favorite lab...you’ll have everything you need in a snap.
• Thank you Cards - 4x6 in, 2-sided flat card
• Gift Certificate - 4x6 in, 2-sided flat card
• Session Reminders - 2x3.5 in, 4-panel, 2-sided folded card with 2+ design variations per side
• Business Cards - 2x3.5 in, with horizontal and vertical orientations, 2+ design variations per side
• Letterhead - 8.5x11 in, 1-sided
• Certificate of Authenticity - 4.5x5.5 in, 1-sided label
• Return Address Label - 1.375 x 3.5 in, 1-sided label with 2+ design variations
• Large Shipping Label - 4.5x5.5 in, 1-sided label
• Packaging Stickers - 3 in circle,1-sided and 2.5x3.5 (hor & vert) with 2+ design variations
• Customizable logo and logotype
Studio Workflow Assistant Imagine a personal assistant who knows you and your schedule implicitly, helping your life and business run together cohesively, overseeing every aspect of your workflow, from keeping track of clients to organizing your entire production system; someone who is wonderfully quiet, 150% organized, and even pretty to look at. Oh! And inexpensive to keep around. Sounds too good to be true, right?
The Workflow Assistant can be used as a 30x24 framed print, whiteboard or metal print and includes workflow systems and checklists, client correspondence emails, and even a desktop organizer for your computer… all professionally designed, 100% customizable and ready to use today. Choose from ICON, META, LORE or VIDA design themes.
Includes:
• 30x24 studio print/whiteboard/or metal print template (printing instructions included)
• Printable client checklist, with customizable categories (also includes interactive PDF versions)
• Computer desktop organizer image
• Comprehensive PDF tutorial guide to help get you on the road to success
• 4 professionally written sample letters, for effective client communication:
- Welcome Greeting
- Client Blog Post Notification
- Slideshow/Web Gallery Invitation
- Order Session Reminder/Gallery Expiring Soon Notice
