[Woodcarver] Business Plans?

[Ivan Whillock]

Back in 1978 I bought a book by Diane Cochrane called "This Business of
Art."  It was very helpful in helping me move away from the idealistic
"artist in his garret"  way of thinking into the real world.   In the "real
world" the people who can fine you put you in jail for tax evasion don't
really care if you just created the greatest masterpiece of our age.

A business plan can take many forms, from a lengthy, detailed study to a
general outline.  What works for one doesn't necessarily work for another.
However, I do suggest that anyone who would like to pursue art as a
profession purchase a book on the business of art.  Not every chapter will
relate to you, but discussions of contracts, copyrights, commission
agreements, working with a dealer, insurance, income taxes, bookkeeping, 
even estate
planning, can be very helpful.

Ivan Whillock Studio
122 NE 1st Avenue
Faribault, MN  55021
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http://www.whillock.com
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