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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
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Respect Your Work, Then Get Organized
Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
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Today, I want to talk about the importance of believing in your work and why it’s so important for creative professionals to know the value of their work in this world. I’m sharing with you some personal examples of how artwork can have a profound impact on others.
Join me in this episode, to learn more about how you can start taking your creative career more seriously and why you need to start treating it like a job other than a hobby.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The value of creative work 6:15
Reflect on your values and priorities 10:30
Taking your bookkeeping and your business more seriously 14:32
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Episodes Mentioned:
New Rules for LLCs: How The Corporate Transparency Act Affects You
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Matt Phillips https://www.instagram.com/themattphillips?igsh=NmU4eGljNjd1M2po
Luster hustler ceramics for self love
https://www.instagram.com/luster_hustler?igsh=dXBlcGtrZXc1N3Rx
Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction
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Donating Your Work isn't a Charitable Deduction
As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes.
Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited.
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As we approach the upcoming holiday season, I wanted to chat about an important topic that comes up often: donating your artwork to a charitable organization and what that means for your taxes.
Join me today in this important episode as I explain what donating your artwork to charity means during tax time and why nonprofits need to be aware of the tax implications of charitable donations for artists. I also give you some tips on how you can still be charitable without feeling exploited.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Donating your work to charity and the tax implications 1:38
Deducting materials on your taxes 5:32
How you can donate to charity without feeling exploited as an artist 6:58
Why nonprofits need to be more transparent and ethical when asking for donations from artists 10:31
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Links:
El Anatsui: https://elanatsui.art/
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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist
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How I Got Here: Interview with Kelly Bennett, Brand Strategist
This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett.
Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives.
Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur.
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This week, I’m sharing an interview I did on the Emerging Brands Podcast with Kelly Bennett.
Kelly Bennett is a New York City based Brand Strategist who helps brands define their brand strategy and develop brand narratives.
Join me in this episode as I talk about my business, how and why I started my company and some important parts of accounting you should know as an entrepreneur.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
My background and why I started Sunlight Tax 4:49
Do small businesses need an LLC or an S Corp? 23:45
Money Bootcamp and how it helps streamline taxes and bookkeeping for small businesses 30:46
Financial empowerment and ethical investing 41:51
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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant
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Mistakes People Make When Working with an Accountant
Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?
Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you.
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Have you ever wondered what questions you should ask when you’re hiring a new accountant?
Today, I’m explaining some of the biggest mistakes I see people make when they begin to work with an accountant and clarifying what you don’t get when hiring an accountant.
Listen to today’s episode to learn how working with an accountant could work for your small business, some of the benefits and how you can make sure you pick the right one for you.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
The disconnect between art and business 10:19
Learning about new tax credits 14:14
How to know which questions you should ask your new accountant 20:13
Estimated quarterly taxes and why they are so important 24:42
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Links:
Join the free live class, Understand Your Taxes and Make Money
Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope
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Taxes Should Be Part of Civic Education: A Story of Hope
Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to get involved in your local politics and think more about why civic education is so important.
Join me in this inspiring episode to learn a bit more about why it’s so important to take a greater role in your local government and why I feel so passionate about advocating for tax education in this country.
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Today, I’m sharing a civic oriented article I wrote back in 2018 that I hope will inspire you to get involved in your local politics and think more about why civic education is so important.
Join me in this inspiring episode to learn a bit more about why it’s so important to take a greater role in your local government and why I feel so passionate about advocating for tax education in this country.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
Why local politics is so important 2:11
Why is tax policy left out of civics? 6:23
Lying from politicians about who pays taxes and why that’s such an issue 10:43
Tax education and why we need it 14:14
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link to article: https://www.sunlighttax.com/blog/2019/3/27/tax-policy-should-be-part-of-our-basic-civic-education
link to podcast I reference, the Overlook podcast.
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