*this post was a request from an IPIA member. If you have a topic that you’d like to learn more about, please email us. Unfortunately, in the United States, active shooter situations have increased in recent years in a variety…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on May 17, 2023 Learn how to run a large pole event with Colleen Jolly Want to run a…
Pole dance events can include pole competitions, showcases, or gigs. Although the risk is rare, emergencies and injuries can and will happen at pole dance events. Is your pole dance event prepared for those risks? Do you have a plan…
When you first start your business (in the United States, in most states), you don’t need to have any sort of official, legal entity. Many businesses may choose to create an LLC as basic legal protection which requires very little…
Typically, people employed by a pole-based business are either employees or independent contractors. (Read about the difference here). Contractors typically have a formal or informal contract specifying the work do be done, the rate at which they are being paid,…
[administrator notice: content below memberonly level=”Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] Update this template as necessary based on the laws in your municipality. EMPLOYEE CONTRACT AGREEMENT This employment contract, dated , is entered into by…
Many pole instructors, performers, studio owners, strippers, and other pole business owners may maintain a primary “day job” and work their pole-related side hustle at the same time. While some specific careers or employees may require disclosure of other/outside employment,…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on April 6, 2023 Interview with Event Producer and PT Andrea Plancarte -5 ways to make money online as…
Running any event is hard! Running a pole-based event adds some extra eccentricities. Running a LARGE (larger than a studio showcase, or larger than 50 people indoors) pole-based event is even harder! Before you start planning your event, read this…
*this information is adapted from the IRS newsletter Issue Number: Tax Tip 2023-15 *this information is about U.S. taxes Whether you travel for pole once a year or once a month, figuring out travel expense tax write-offs might seem confusing.…