Are you struggling to balance creativity with financial success?

Do you like the sound of passive income but don’t know how or where to start?

Do you dream of consistent income year round, not just during market and festival season?

Feeling like there isn’t enough time to start something new in your creative business?

Then this episode is for you!

Today, we’ll dig into 7 ways to add passive income into your art business.

But if you really want to add additional revenue into your business, I encourage you to keep an open mind with this list. And here’s why. It’s very easy to talk yourself out of an idea or an option that will require additional effort and energy. You’re plate is already pretty full, so adding to it might not seem like a good idea...

That said, it’s about the investment of time now that has the potential to pay off later. You’re planting seeds that will require attention and watering before they root and start to grow into a bounty that you can harvest. Give yourself a chance to REAP LATER what you sow now.

Cheers!! 😍

Heather

Next Steps:

1. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
2. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

Having a mission and a vision statement can be a powerful tool for the impact you want to make in the world.

From an personal perspective, both give you something to fall back on when you need a reminder of your "Why."

For other people, like customers and future employees, your mission and vision statements can provide clarity and direction. People can get on board when they see that what you're doing aligns with them personally.

Join me in this episode as I share two powerful experiences that transformed how I think of a Mission and a Vision Statement as tools for articulating purpose.

Next Steps:

1. Find more information at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com.
2. Buy a copy of the book "Let Your Creativity Work for You: How to Turn Artwork into Opportunity" by Heather Allen, MGIM-MBA at www.HeatherAllenOnline.com/book.

Need some guidance for reviewing your Q4 sales, communications, and overall efforts?

Fourth quarter is the busiest sales time of year for big box and small retailers alike. Many artists, crafters, makers, and designers find themselves overwhelmed by all of the activity, last minute sales and commissions, not to mention personal obligations that come in October, November, and December.

You might recall this topic from Episode 05. Get Organized in Your Business with this Sales Tracking Process for Creatives.

In Episode 05, I outline a sales tracking process you can use every quarter to review your sales from the previous quarter.

In today's episode, use the same process to review your efforts in the previous quarter — the decisions you made, the energy you put into your communications with your fanbase. It's also a chance to see what’s worth repeating or stopping as you move forward!

Next steps:

1. Listen to Episode 05. Get Organized in Your Business with this Sales Tracking Process for Creatives.