Solopreneur

This board is all about being a solopreneur and building a music career. Here, I gather the best tips and ideas about solopreneur business, productivity, writing a business plan, building a website, solopreneur workflow, tools, solopreneur books, branding, and small business marketing to help you be a creative solopreneur. Learn more about being a music solopreneur at www.musicianandcompany.com.
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The Best Email Marketing Platform for Musicians
In this Musician & Co. post, we’re sharing an in-depth comparison of two top email marketing platforms for small businesses: Flodesk and Kit (formerly ConvertKit). Learn why email marketing is our #1 marketing tool of choice for self-employed musicians and music entrepreneurs and get 5 creative newsletter strategies specifically for musicians. Read the in-depth comparison on the blog >>
Flodesk vs. Kit (Formerly ConvertKit): Which Email Marketing Software is Best for Creatives?
In this Musician & Co. post, we’re sharing an in-depth comparison of two top email marketing platforms for small businesses: Flodesk and Kit (formerly ConvertKit). You’ll learn why email marketing is our #1 marketing tool of choice for freelance musicians and music entrepreneurs and get 5 creative newsletter strategies specifically for musicians. Read the full comparison >>
How to Plan a Work Retreat (A Guide for Musicians)
As the CEO of your music career and small business, it’s important to take a step back, reflect on the successes and challenges of the past year, evaluate what’s going well and what could be improved, and do some creative planning for the year ahead. Start planning your own work retreat as a freelance or self-employed musician with this helpful workbook, including prep work pages, a schedule template, strategy session outlines, and more. Download for free at www.musicianandcompany.com.
How to Switch From Sole Proprietor to LLC (A Guide for Musicians)
Most musicians start as sole proprietors. There’s no setup or registration involved and no annual fee or filing requirements. But what about when you want to separate your personal and professional assets, add legal protection, or go into business with someone else? That’s where an LLC comes in. Learn the steps you need to take to make the change with this helpful guide and checklist created specifically for musicians. Download for free at www.musicianandcompany.com.
Be Your Own CFO - Free Workbook for Musicians
This workbook will help you step into the role of CFO (Chief Financial Officer) of your small business and manage your finances, salary, bookkeeping, accounting, and taxes as a self-employed musician. Plus, learn how to pay yourself a regular salary (hello, payday!), even if your income is inconsistent (as it is for most musicians). Download for free at www.musicianandcompany.com.
Free CEO Workbook for Musicians
As a self-employed musician, you spend a lot of time working in your business: teaching, performing, invoicing, practicing, planning, etc. But working on your business means thinking like a CEO and brainstorming big-picture ideas and strategies that will keep your business running smoothly. This workbook includes six practical worksheets to help you brainstorm, review, update, edit, analyze, and network like a pro. Download for free at www.musicianandcompany.com.
How to Transition from Sole Proprietor to LLC: A Guide for Musicians
In this Musician & Co. post, you’ll learn eight key steps you need to take to shift from working and operating as a sole proprietor to running your business as an LLC. We’ll help you navigate the transition smoothly and seamlessly with a step-by-step guide specifically for musicians—everything from setting up new bank accounts to transferring assets, managing your books to getting your legal protection in place. Read the full post >>
Sole Proprietor vs. LLC: A Guide for Musicians
Learn the key differences between being a sole proprietor and an LLC, four things to consider when choosing a business structure as a musician, and how to establish yourself as one or the other. We’ll also share a pros and cons list to help you decide which business structure is right for you.
How to Set Healthy Boundaries As a Creative Entrepreneur
In this Musician & Co. post, we're exploring three intentional ways to set healthy boundaries in your creative business so you can find the freedom to create and cultivate your practice, permission to rest when you need it, and generosity to give and serve others through your work. Read the full post >>
Stocking Stuffer Gift Ideas for Classical Musicians | Musician & Co.
Browse the 2023 Musician & Co. Gift Guide for unique gift ideas for the work-from-home musician, the traveling musician, and the self-employed musician, plus stocking stuffer ideas under $25. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 21 unique gifts for musicians (according to musicians). Read more on the Musician & Co. blog >>
Work-From-Home Gifts for Classical Musicians
Meet the 2023 Musician & Co. Gift Guide: A curated selection of gifts for the work-from-home musician, the traveling musician, and the self-employed musician, plus a few stocking stuffer ideas under $25. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 21 unique gifts for musicians (according to musicians). Read more on the Musician & Co. blog >>
Unique Gifts for Classical Musicians | Musician & Co.
Making a list and checking it twice? If you're wondering what to give the classical musician in your life this year, we have a few thoughts. Introducing the 2023 Musician & Co. Gift Guide: A curated selection of gifts for the work-from-home musician, the traveling musician, and the self-employed musician, plus a few stocking stuffer ideas under $25. Get a head start on your holiday shopping with 21 unique gifts for musicians (according to musicians).
A Branding Guide for Musicians | Solopreneur
Your brand includes your words, tone of voice, character, values, and art and design elements. In this Musician & Co. article, we're sharing a round-up of 34 branding resources—articles, podcasts, downloads, tools, books, and even a few quizzes—to help you create a cohesive, unique brand for your business. Read the full article >>
A Branding Guide for Musicians | Solopreneur
Branding encompasses words, tone of voice, character, values, and art and design elements. In this Musician & Co. post, we're sharing a collection of 34 branding resources—articles, podcasts, downloads, tools, books, and quizzes—to help you create a cohesive, unique brand for your business. Read the full post >>