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How to disclose (or not) your pole career with your day job

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,…

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Vendor booth at PoleCon.

The emotional challenges of starting a business

Starting a business—especially a pole based one—can be a rewarding experience, both emotionally and financially. In some ways, starting your own business is easier than ever before; while in other ways it’s infinitely harder. In this post, we’ll talk about…

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Pole dancer performs a straddle on stage.

How to evaluate your sales and marketing efforts

Sales and marketing are the life blood of any business. Remember, marketing, at its most basic, is attracting people to your business. Sales is converting those people into paying customers. Periodically, maybe at the quarter or year-end, evaluate what you’re…

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Pole dancer inverted on stage.

Saving strategies for pole business owners

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…

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Shoppers at an apparel booth at PoleCon.

Do you have a sales process for your pole dance business?

Sales and marketing are important parts of running a business. Most pole dance businesses are great at actions that are traditionally considered marketing such as using your email list, being active on social media (or even using paid ads), working…

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Pole dancer performs on stage.

Creating a press kit for your pole business

A press kit or media kit has all the information reporters or other media folks need to know about your business and how to contact you. Why do you need a press kit? If getting publicity for your business is…

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Instructor assists students with handstands.

Is your pole dance business prepared for tax time?

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…

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