*this post focuses on US tax law What is depreciation? Depreciation is when something loses value over time. Put in tax terms, depreciation is an accounting method for distributing the cost of a physical asset over its life expectancy. As…
Once you start your business, there are so many things to consider! One of the last things we often consider is Business Succession Planning, part of Estate Planning. This is what happens to your business after you die. Most people…
These recommendations are from Carolina aka Blogger On Pole’s webinar ”Instagram, Visibility and Shadowbanning with Carolina, aka Blogger on Pole” held on January 14, 2021. Members can view the entire webinar at this link. Carolina’s work is based on her…
We previously looked at using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) as a digital replacement for pole coaching and for general fitness and were not impressed. Now we going to focus on how you could use AI to support your pole-based business…
We are not saying Project 2025 is President-elect Trump’s agenda nor that it will be carried out as written. We are encouraging everyone to stay engaged and informed whether pole is your hobby, your side hustle, or your full-time gig…
[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”] This workshop was part of the IPIA Webinar held on December 20, 2024 IPIA Webinar: Protecting Your Data with Circus Cora You know what's scarier than…
While the IPIA specifically focuses on the business side of pole, we are all humans with human needs and concerns. We also, as pole business owners, studio owners, instructors, performers, and swers often hold space for other humans in an…
While many people start businesses with the goal of making money, there are just as many people that start businesses (or non-profit organizations) because they want to be the change they want to see in the world. Maybe you’ve got…
In the world of “traditional” dance, there are various types of artist residencies. There are teaching residencies, choreographic residencies, research residencies, and hybrids. Keep reading to find out a bit about each of them and see if you’d like to…
So, you wrote your artist CV and resume after reading this post, right? Next up, you’ll need a promotional reel or a highlight reel (same thing), to show off your true awesomeness. Never made one before? That’s okay! That’s why…