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Elena Marie performs at PoleCon 2024

Tariffs and the US Pole Industry

In December 2024, we wrote a blog on what Project 2025 as a potential road map for the new US government administration could mean for the Pole Industry (read it here). We focused mostly on the potential social aspects, and…

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SAMPLE PHOTOGRAPHER OR VIDEOGRAPHER CONTRACT

[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”]   Use this as a starting point or template for developing a contract that is relevant for your needs and relevant in your jurisdiction. >>> Client: <CLIENT…

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Squeak and the Hustler Honeys perform at PoleCon 2019

SAMPLE CONSENT POLICY

[memberonly level=“Group Membership for Businesses of 2-5 individuals, Student, Individual or Solo-Preneur, PoleCon Membership”]   Read more about what a consent policy is at this link. Use this as a starting point or template for developing a policy that is…

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Squeak and the Hustler Honeys perform at PoleCon 2019

Do you need a consent policy for your pole-based business?

Pole businesses straddle lots of different environments and situations, inviting lots of different people from different backgrounds to participate in different ways. Having a consent policy can help clarify roles and expectations of all those involved. Particularly in situations where…

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Jess Hopper performs at PoleCon 2024

Understanding Trademarks for Your Pole Business

All content is created by someone and they automatically have the legal license to use it. If you wish to use someone else’s content, you must get permission from the original creator. Sometimes pole studios and businesses create the same…

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Felix et al performs at PoleCon 2024

Grant Opportunities

First and foremost, IPIA would like to announce the IPIA and PoleCon Grant program! Beginning this year (2025), IPIA is awarding three needs-based grants to help pole-preneurs or those that want to become pole-preneurs who would otherwise be unable to…

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Larissa and Alex perform pole silks at PoleCon 2019

How to calculate depreciation of pole equipment

*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…

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Cobra performs at PoleCon 2024

Estate Planning for the Pole Business Owner

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…

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Lux ATL performs at PoleCon 2017

How to use AI for Pole Dance Businesses

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…

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