Tax Planning for the Self-Employed
This post is based on the webinar “Out of the Dark, Tax Planning for the Self Employed with IPIA partner, Tits N’ Taxes. IPIA members can view that webinar for free at this link. If you’re in the pole business…
How to Become a Pole Dance Photographer
Pole dance photography represents a unique intersection of action, art, and technical precision. For photographers looking to specialize in this growing niche, understanding the technical requirements is essential for capturing stunning, dynamic images for your pole business. This post contains…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Four Tips for Improving Instagram Visibility and Avoiding Shadowbanning
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…
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…