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Small Business: Industry: Music & arts

March 14, 2008, 12:04 pm
What's in a signature?

Fred asked FSB about protecting his wife's artwork. What steps do you take to ensure your work is copyrighted?

February 21, 2008, 9:43 am
Can I make money collecting oral histories?

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?

February 21, 2008, 9:29 am
The art of deducting your charitable contributions

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.

February 14, 2008, 9:48 am
Looking to pitch a new cartoon idea?

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.

January 30, 2008, 11:31 am
Finding tenants that complement your business

Guitar store owner Shawn Winchester is thinking about subdividing his space. Have you taken on tenants? How has it worked out?

January 30, 2008, 9:38 am
How to get your indie music to the masses

Raggaeton artist Gerson Martinez wrote in to ask for marketing and distribution ideas. What's worked for you?

January 23, 2008, 12:16 pm
Finding your edge in the music industry

Andre Jfirson is looking to grow his Kansas music-promotion business. What do you recommend?

January 9, 2008, 11:29 am
Do I have to patent greeting cards?

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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