Business

How to Deal with Difficult People

renhai — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:13:27 -0600

Dealing with difficult people is an art form. You have the Perfectionist, the Pushy One, the Know-it-All and the Whiner, learn how to deal with them all. Do you take rejection personally? Does the demanding gallery director or boss; the pushy client; the know it all cast member or critic or the passively aggressive co-worker cause you stress or discomfort? Chances are you will have to deal with some of the above personality types. Learn how to identify the various personality typ more...

Rock Band, Incorporated -- Putting the Business in Music Business

CAR_Barbara — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 15:49:24 -0500

Friday, November 21, 2008: "Rock Band, Incorporated" - Understanding the "Business" in the phrase "Music Business" more...

Business for Artists Seminar

CAC — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 17:09:50 -0500

Business for Artists Seminar
Thursdays in November, 6 - 9pm
Chicago Artists' Coalition
70 E. Lake St., 3rd Floor Conference Center

This month-long seminar led by top industry professionals will present in-depth information on all facets of starting and running an arts business.
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Express Business Loan Application Workshop

norendain — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:45:57 -0500

The Express Business Loan Application Workshop is offered for small business owners in the arts and creative industries who are seeking start up and/or working capital loans. Listen to a brief presentation about the SBA Express Loan program and then apply for your loan. The application is easy, painless and fast with minimal paperwork. more...

City of Chicago Small Business Expo

CAR_Barbara — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:33:23 -0500

If you are thinking about the business aspects of your art practice -- how to work with your neighborhood civic and community groups, how to fundraise, how to build your audience and more. more...

Financing Your Arts Based Business - Loan Preparation Workshop

norendain — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 16:08:54 -0500

As an artist you need financing to attend shows, for your materials and supplies, to rent your studio, and for other needs. This workshop is focused on preparing self employed artists and small and start up business owners in the arts and creative industries for bank financing. Key factors such as projecting your sales, organizing your business, determining business expenses and financing needs, and bank financing requirements are discussed. Registration is required.

Time: 10:00 am – 12:00 pm (please arrive at 9:45 for sign in; presentation starts promptly at 10)
Place: Ecenter, 218 S. Wabash, Room 716, Chicago, IL 60604
Cost: $25 more...

Pradagi Foundation presents: "Keep Success PURE" Music Seminar Series

trusoul1 — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 17:47:09 -0500

The Pradagi Foundation and Malcolm X College are proud to announce the first event in the “Keep Success PURE” Music Seminar Series. The seminars are a partnership between Malcolm X and Pradagi, and is sponsored by OurStage.com. more...

Express Business Loan Application Workshop

norendain — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:25:12 -0500

All you need:
• Documentation verifying the existence of your business entity
• A business checking account and a business check
• Social security number or federal tax ID number
• Valid driver’s license or state ID
• Secondary identification (utility bill, bank or mortgage statement)
• Good credit standing

All owners of the business must be present to apply. The documentation fee is $475. Personal checks will not be accepted. No fee will be charged for unapproved loan applications.

Registration is required. more...