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…
Social Media Tips for Pole Businesses Just Starting Out
Social media marketing may seem confusing and overwhelming sometimes. It is still a great way to find new clients for pole-based businesses as part of a wholistic marking plan. Here are some tips from IPIA’sown social media manager, Kelsey Truex…
3 Reasons Why You Should Take a Pole Dance Train-cation
A train-cation is a trip (usually away from home) where you focus for a specific amount of time on a movement pursuit. Some train-cations or “retreats” are heavy on the vacation side, held in tropical locations with lots of excursions…
IPIA Webinar: The Flying Pole Blueprint: Launching a Studio Flying Pole Program That Soars with Ashley Robinson
[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 May 16, 2025 IPIA Webinar: The Flying Pole Blueprint: Launching a Studio Flying Pole Program…
How to Prepare for a Pole Dance Train-cation
A train-cation, retreat, intensive, or convention is a fantastic way to re-invigorate your love for your athletic art, whether it’s circus, pole, acro, dance, or all the above! For most, it’s also a massive upswing in training in a short…
IPIA Webinar: Rachel Strickland talks imposter syndrome and how it applies to money for performing artists
[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 April 22, 2025 Link she mentions in the webinar is: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1j2DUhlmsKxMq-YYNxyyPSFCWOT6mJjzI_dIWARLD4B8/edit?usp=sharing IPIA Webinar: Rachel Strickland talks…
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 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…
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…