[Woodcarver] Business Plans?

[Joe Dillett]

Another great idea Ivan. Nice to hear from you with more helpful tips.

We're planning to see you at Carv-Fest this year. Looking forward to another 
fun time.

Joe Dillett
The Carving Shop
645 E. LaSalle St. Suite 3
Somonauk, IL. 60552

(815) 498-9290 phone
(815) 498-9249 fax
http://www.thecarvingshop.net [business web site]
http://www.carvingmagazine.com ['Ask Joe' column]
http://community.webshots.com/user/joe_dillett
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----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Ivan Whillock" <carve at whillock.com>
To: "[Woodcarver]" <woodcarver at carverscompanion.com>
Sent: Friday, March 27, 2009 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [Woodcarver] Business Plans?



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> 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.

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> 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.

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