Have you got your Art Business Basics in place?

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Quiz Questions

1.
I have a clear and specific vision of where I want to take my art business / art career
- A.
  Yes, my vision is clear
- B.
  Sort of. My vision is pretty vague
- C.
  No. I just know I am/want to be an artist
2.
My business is officially and legally registered in my jurisdiction
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No it's not required
- C.
  No, I didn't think to do it
- D.
  I don't know
3.
I have an annual plan with clear goals to help me achieve my vision
- A.
  Yes, written and actioned
- B.
  I have written goals down but don't follow them or have a process to review them
- C.
  Plan? Goals? No
4.
I have promotional and sales plans tailored to my art career/business, that support me to achieve my goals
- A.
  Yes I am clear on these and I take action
- B.
  My galleries look after this and I work with them on this
- C.
  I leave this to others and don't get involved
- D.
  No, I don't have sales or promotional plans
5.
I have financial targets that I incorporate into my planning and monitor regularly
- A.
  Yes, I do
- B.
  I have targets but I don't monitor them
- C.
  I don't have targets
6.
I have more than one way to earn income
- A.
  No, I only have one way to earn income from my art
- B.
  Yes, I have more than one way to earn income from my art
- C.
  Yes, I have multiple revenue streams including some passive income
7.
I have a process to generate regular income (online and/or offline)
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
- C.
  I'm not sure what that means
8.
I have a professional art website that represents my art well, is easy to navigate
- A.
  Yes and I update it relatively frequently
- B.
  Yes but I rarely update it
- C.
  No, I don't have one
9.
My website includes information to help people to know where and how they can buy my art
- A.
  Yes, definitely
- B.
  There is a mention but it isn't very obvious
- C.
  No, my website is more geared at just showing images of my art
- D.
  I do not have a website
10.
I have a primary social media account for my art that I post on consistently. (You may have more than one)
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  I do but am very inconsistent with what and when I post
- C.
  No, I don't have any social media accounts for my art
11.
I have a good understanding of who my target audience is
- A.
  Yes I am comfortable I know who responds to my work
- B.
  50/50 could be clearer.
- C.
  Not really.
12.
My marketing (social media, newsletters, website etc) is timely, reflects my art well and has good engagement
- A.
  True
- B.
  Somewhat true
- C.
  No it tends to be inconsistent or non-existent
13.
I have a current and up to date Artist Statement
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  I have one but it is out of date
- C.
  I don't have one
14.
I have a current and up to date Artist Bio
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  I have one but it is two years or more out of date
- C.
  No
15.
I have a current and up to date Artist CV
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  I have one but it is 2 years or more out of date
- C.
  No
16.
I have regularly scheduled time for creating my work (schedules are unique so this includes a consistent amount of time even if at different times on different days)
- A.
  Yes.
- B.
  Most of the time.
- C.
  I struggle to make time
17.
I have specific time allocated to manage the business tasks associated with my art career
- A.
  Yes, it's just part of what I do
- B.
  Sometimes, I do it when I really have to
- C.
  Not usually.
18.
I have reliable partners and suppliers for all business-critical activities e.g. framers, printers, couriers etc (the specifics of this list will be dependent on your needs)
- A.
  Mostly true
- B.
  Somewhat true
- C.
  Not really
19.
I have the necessary business insurances relevant to my art business
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  None required
- C.
  No
- D.
  Unsure
20.
I have digital files of my artworks appropriately formatted, titled and organised
- A.
  True or mostly true
- B.
  Somewhat true
- C.
  No
21.
I have automated or manual file backup for art documents and image files (cloud, external hard drive)
- A.
  Backups happen automatically and consistently
- B.
  I manually backup files regularly and consistently
- C.
  I do not have a system for backing up my files.
22.
I have a reliable system for tracking inventory so that I know when and where my pieces are, and what has been sold
- A.
  I have comprehensive and up to date inventory tracking
- B.
  I have some details but not all.
- C.
  not usually true.
23.
I have a dedicated bank account for my business
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
24.
I have a reliable way to track business income and expenditure
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
25.
I have a bookkeeper/accountant to support me if I need.
- A.
  Yes I have one or both
- B.
  I don't have either but I am completely confident in managing my own bookkeeping and tax
- C.
  No, I don't
26.
I have a way to collect payments from buyers, dealers and others
- A.
  Yes I have a way to collect payments in person and also online (e.g. by direct deposit, or payment gateways like PayPal, Stripe, a Square reader)
- B.
  Yes, but only online
- C.
  Yes, but only in person
- D.
  I don't have a way to collect payments either in person or online
27.
I have an email service provider (eg MailChimp or similar) and a way to collect emails for my list
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
28.
I have a regular schedule for emailing people on my mailing list to keep in touch, build relationships and share news.
- A.
  Yes, I keep in touch regularly
- B.
  I have a list and email at least quarterly
- C.
  I have a list but I email less than once every 6 months
- D.
  No, I don't have a list to email
29.
I have a process for following up on enquiries that I receive
- A.
  Yes
- B.
  No
30.
I have a system for collecting and organising client information that supports ongoing communication
- A.
  Yes - it's very organised
- B.
  Yes - but quite informal
- C.
  No - I don't have anything like this
31.
A way of being able to see and track what I am working on when and my upcoming deadlines
- A.
  True or mostly true
- B.
  Some of the time
- C.
  Not really, no
32.
I manage my time well to deliver on my commitments
- A.
  All or most of the time
- B.
  Some of the time
- C.
  I struggle with this
33.
Overall I feel organised and well supported in my art career
- A.
  All of the time
- B.
  Most of the time
- C.
  Some of the time
- D.
  Not usually

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Beginner
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Uh oh. It looks like you may not have much of a foundation. It may be that you are in the early stages of your career and haven't gotten to some of these things yet, or perhaps you aren't comfortable with them or perhaps don't know what to do.Whatever the case, the good news is, there is help available and many of the things in the quiz are quick and easy to put in place.You have a lot of opportunities to streamline and create a solid foundation for your business activities. Having plans and processes in place can be a complete game-changer in freeing up more time for your creativity and more success in your career.Remember you don't have to try and do everything all at once. Some of the things in the quiz are vital and some are a bit less so. ACTION TIPS: Download these quiz questions hereReflect on what area you would most benefit from addressing.Find the areas where you have the biggest opportunity (or the biggest risk) and plan to implement one at a time.If you would like help getting your art business basics in place, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program Details here
2.
Early stages
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Your responses indicate that you already have some things in place but that you still have a lot of opportunities to streamline and create a solid foundation for your business activities.Having plans and processes in place can be a complete game-changer in freeing up more time for your creativity and more success in your career.It may be that you are in the early stages of your career and haven't gotten to some of these things yet, or perhaps you aren't comfortable with them or don't know what you can do to improve.The good news is that now you have looked at these questions you will have a clearer idea of what you might need to do. Some of the items in the quiz are quick and easy to implement.ACTION TIPS.Download these quiz questions hereReflect on what, if anything, you would like to start to change and implement. Remember you don't have to try and do everything all at once. Identify the areas where you have the biggest opportunity (or the biggest risk) Create a plan to implement them one at a time and get started (ask for help if you need it.).If you would like help getting your art business basics in place, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program Details here
3.
Room to move
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Congratulations - when it comes to business systems and processes you definitely have some of your art business basics in place. From your responses though it looks like there is plenty of opportunity to simplify, streamline and make your business basics more impactful for you.If you are like other artists the things you already have in place will most likely be the things that you are most comfortable with or that are most visible (like websites).It may be that the things you don't have in place you consider too boring, you don't know how, or you just hadn't thought of them yet. If you want to create a more professional, more organised and more streamlined business, there will be areas you'll benefit from putting into place.The good news is you don't have to do everything, and definitely, you don't have to do everything all at once. Follow the action tip to work through incremental progress based on the upgrades that suit you best. Action Tip: Download these quiz questions hereAssess which areas are most important to focus on. Reflect on the questions and the different areas where you have the most gap and opportunity. Look for 'low hanging fruit' and 'bang for your buck' (in other words, things that you can do quickly and easily), then choose a few things to put into place. Create a plan and start implementing them.If you would like help getting your art business basics firmed up, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program Details here
4.
You Are On Your Way
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When it comes to business systems and processes you have a good foundation. From your responses, it looks like you still have quite a few opportunities to add to or improve your current business systems. Depending on the answers you gave to the different questions, the opportunity may be about identifying where you can improve consistency, remembering to implement and use things you already have in place, or adding in something important.It may be that the things you don't have in place you consider too boring, you don't know how, or you just hadn't thought of them yet. If you want to create a more professional, more organised and more streamlined business, there will be areas you'll benefit from putting into place.The good news is you don't have to do everything, and definitely, you don't have to do everything all at once. Follow the action tip to work through incremental progress based on the upgrades that suit you best. Action Tip: Download these quiz questions hereReview the questions and the different areas where you have the most gap and opportunity. Assess which areas are most important to focus on. Look for things that will make your life simpler (for example automation) or more concrete (planning)Choose a few things to put into place. Create a plan and start implementing them.If you would like to take your art business and career further, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program (details here)Or getting one on one support with Individual Coaching (details here)
5.
You have a Comfortable Foundation
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From your responses, it looks like you are very comfortable dealing with business tasks and have a good foundation in place. There may be some areas that you noticed as you answered the questions that you still want or need to put in place.One thing to be mindful of is to check in whether you are giving yourself enough creating time and enough self-care and rest time, away from the business tasks.If you are, great keep going.Reflect on the questions and, where you noticed any gaps, see what might be useful for you to tweak or implement. It may just be streamlining something or being clearer or more consistent, or even outsourcing.The list of business tasks in this quiz isn't a definitive list so you might be ready to consider what else you'd like to do to progress your career and businessAction Tip:Download these quiz questions hereSee if there are any particular areas you might need to add to your business (remember this isn't a definitive list so you may have something else to add)Then create a plan to implement any changesIf you would like to take your art business and career further, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program (details here)Or getting one on one support with Individual Coaching (details here)
6.
You've got this!
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Congratulations! You sure have your business basics in placeFrom your responses, it seems like you have a terrific foundation with lots of supportive systems, processes and people there for you.Fantastic!One thing to be mindful of when you score this well is to check whether you are giving yourself enough creating time and enough self-care and rest time, away from the business tasks.If you are, great keep going.The list of business tasks in this quiz isn't a definitive list so you might be ready to consider what else you'd like to do to progress your career and business. Consider how you might be able to make more use of external support to handle some more of your business tasks or support to grow your careerAction TipsDownload these quiz questions hereSee if there are any particular areas you might need to add to your business - either from this list or other business activities you have thought ofThen create a plan to implement any changesIf you would like to take your art business and career further, you may be interested in joining the Success System Program (details here)Or getting one on one support with Individual Coaching (details here)

Have you got your Art Business Basics in place?

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