by Blog post by Tara Reed | Mar 5, 2015 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
Ah… memories! I remember when Happy Days, followed by Laverne & Shirley were a much anticipated event at my house! I also remember how the 3 kids (I’m the middle) had staggered bed times – my brother had to go to bed after Happy Days (8:30), my...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Feb 5, 2015 | Misc. Business Tips
I’ve been getting quite a few questions about how to price art for projects that aren’t being paid based on a royalty structure traditionally found in art licensing. I decided not to re-create the wheel (especially since I don’t have experience...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Jan 29, 2015 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
In a perfect world, you wouldn’t need any advice, counseling or guidance about what to do if you find someone using your art for profit without your permission… Sadly, we don’t live in a perfect world. We live in a world where you can be happily...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Jan 8, 2015 | Misc. Business Tips
If you are making money from your art, you are running a business. As such, you should behave like a business. Have a separate banking account and credit card Look into forming an LLC or incorporating – talk to a business advisor or attorney to decide what...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Nov 19, 2014 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
I know I do – OFTEN! You get excited, fired up, you make a plan… then you start to work and it feels daunting. Then you talk to someone who questions your ability to make it happen… or you read a negative thread on social media, or something else...
by Blog post by Tara Reed | Oct 31, 2014 | Art Licensing, Misc. Business Tips
There have been a lot of questions and confusion lately about copyrights vs. trademarks. Domain names, business names and more. I found this video from the US Trademark & Patent Office that provides a quick and easy breakdown of the three main types of...
