Small Business: Industry: Music & arts
Elaine asked FSB about figuring hourly costs for her oral history business. Do you own a similar business? How do you determine the cost for your services?
Cindy asked FSB about deductions when donating art to a museum. Have you claimed deductions for charitable contributions? What did you claim? Give us the details.
John wants to know how to pitch a new cartoon idea. Have you tried to pitch a new idea to a company? Tell us about it.
Guitar store owner Shawn Winchester is thinking about subdividing his space. Have you taken on tenants? How has it worked out?
Raggaeton artist Gerson Martinez wrote in to ask for marketing and distribution ideas. What's worked for you?
Andre Jfirson is looking to grow his Kansas music-promotion business. What do you recommend?
What you're looking for is a copyright, says FSB experts. Have you registered a copyright? Have you filed a lawsuit against copyright infringement? Talk back here.
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Designer Chuck Comeau set up his manufacturing in Plainville -- 240 miles away from a major airport. More -
As staffs shrink, business owners are taking on support duties they haven't had to handle in years. More
