Running a Successful Creative Business: Legal and Tax Tips

Even artistic geniuses, need at least some business savvy to achieve the financial independence necessary to devote full-time to their art.

Presented by SCORE.org

 

February 17 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST | In-person

Cost: Free

Location: Fairfield Library, 1080 Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824

Even artistic geniuses, need at least some business savvy to achieve the financial independence necessary to devote full-time to their art. In this fast paced, entertaining program, you will learn the basic business, legal and tax skills necessary to survive, from a successful entrepreneur. 

You will learn:

• Who buys your creative product, and what are they looking for? 

• Giving the customer what they want without “selling out” and the art of making money from your art

• Developing a recognizable “brand image”

• Contracts, copyrights and trademarks

• Dealing with taxes and avoiding lawsuits


Interested in Moving Your Business to Fairfield CT?

Contact us and we’ll show you what makes Fairfield a viable choice for your business.

Mark S. Barnhart, 
Director of Community & Economic Development
611 Old Post Road
Fairfield, CT   06824
(203) 256-3120 (office)
(203) 767-2854 (mobile)
(203) 256-3129 (fax)
mbarnhart@fairfieldct.org

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