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Why You Should Be CPR Certified as a Pole Instructor

CPR training and certification is recommended for any individual teaching pole dance. In an emergency situation, CPR can save someone’s life. CPR stands for cardiopulmonary resuscitation. It is a set of lifesaving actions that include performing chest compressions and providing…

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Should I hire certified instructors?

Pole dancing is still a new industry, and there is no one gold standard for certifications or benchmark for hiring certified or non-certified pole instructors. Newly certified instructors may have good intentions but have limited experience working with the myriad…

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Spotting a student during an acro workshop.

How to work with family and friends

Being a small business owner is tough! You are often working in your business serving customers and on your business, working to improve processes like marketing and sales usually ALL at the same time! Because of these challenges, and not…

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Shopping at PoleCon.

What is the difference between marketing and sales?

Wait—there is a difference between marketing and sales? Yes! The two terms are often used interchangeably, and their functions overlap and feed into each other, further confusing things. For example, at an event, you might hand out brochures and business…

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Doubles performers.

INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT

[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”] Update this template as necessary based on the laws in your municipality. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR AGREEMENT   This agreement for the provision of pole dance and alternative…

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Chair dancer performs on stage with a liquor bottle

When to close your pole-based business

While all business is personal to an extent, pole-based businesses are often extremely personal. They might be community-based like studios or founded from a creative passion such as dancing, teaching, or designing cute outfits. Knowing when to close your business…

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