[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur”] Below is a sample annual (or other timeline such as 3 month, 6 months, etc.) review template for your employee(s). Document your employee reviews and keep in a…
Becoming a pole instructor can be a very rewarding experience! You can share your love of pole with your new students and meet new people. It can also be hard on the body and is not often an “easy” (relatively…
This advice adapted from material provided by one of our partners, Ameriprise. Log into your IPIA membership account to contact them for information specific to your situation, US-only. If you are a pole business owner, pole studio owner, stripper/SWer, performer,…
No matter how much we love pole, our businesses are only sustainable if they sustain us. That means our businesses need to be profitable enough for us to make money, pay our staff, and continue to invest in our business.…
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…
*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.…
Finding qualified instructors to work at your pole dance studio can be tough, keeping them can be even tougher! While many pole teachers say how much they love to teach and would do it for free, this is not a…
Saving is often not the first thing new business owners think of when starting their pole-based business, especially if your new business is a side hustle. Even before your business starts to grow, it’s important to start thinking about preparing…
Please note, this article is about taxes in the United States (US). It may contain general useful information if you are outside of the US. Always refer to updated tax law in your jurisdiction and work with a certified tax…
Are you a studio owner looking to hire a new pole instructor for your studio? Check out these open-ended questions below and add them to your hiring process! Are these the only questions you should ask? Nope! But they are…