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The IRS Standard Milage Rate is the rate the IRS— and many businesses— use for determining the cost of travel. The IRS uses it for your tax deductions at the end of the year…
Read MoreWhat in the heck is going on with the Hayley Paige trademark/ social media accounts— and what should creatives learn from it to protect themselves? Let’s dive in.
Read MoreAt this point, we are starting to see the refund demands roll in. Clients are panicked, upset, and their dream day has been tainted. And unfortunately, they are taking a lot of that out on their vendors.
And despite our best efforts to #postponedontcancel, some clients are pulling the plug and demanding refunds.
So what’s a wedding pro to do?
As someone who likes to PLAN PLAN PLAN, I want to know how to handle worst case scenarios. I research. I prepare my process. And I know a lot of you are like me.
So let’s walk through the eye of the storm together so we can get to the other side already. Here’s how we’ll do it, step by step.
Read MoreConfused, stressed, or baffled about how COVID-19 will affect the contracts you have with your wedding & event clients? Never fear— we’ve got a flowchart for that.
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LAST UPDATED 3-15
This started off as exclusive to our email list, but as things have grown, I’ve decided to make a regularly-updated master list located on the blog. Please leave additional resources as you see them, and comment with the link below! Feel free to share.
Our Facebook/ Instagram Live talking about your contracts and force majeure clauses, as well as what questions to ask your insurance providers
Our POSTPONEMENT TEMPLATE for you to #PostponeNotCancel those events. We’ve cut the cost and ALSO provided a $99 credit with purchase.
Our Contract Flowchart to explain where you are with your contracts vs. COVID-19 and how to work through cancellations/ postponements
Event Safety Alliance: What your organization should be doing to prepare for COVID-19
Every Last Detail has email templates to share with your couples so they can send those tough emails to wedding guests
The Abundance Group has created this Cash Flow ideas guide to help wedding pros create more income during this time
Kinsey at @shecreatesbusiness has also compiled a list of important resources for wedding pros
Our articles on Force Majeure and the Current Corona situation.
My babe Paige on what contract clauses to look for moving forward (via The Legal Paige)
My girl Rachel’s podcast talking about where we are right now and where we move as entrepreneurs (via Business Bites with Rachel Brenke)
Rachel’s article on COVID-19 for Photography Businesses
A great IG post from fellow law lady Brittany Ratelle summing it all up nicely (via Instagram/ @brittanyratelle)
The SBA is offering low interest rate disaster relief loans to small businesses affected by COVID-19 (3.75%). These could be very helpful to make payroll, pay installment payments,keep lights on, etc. You can apply online at the SBA website. To help your odds of getting one of these loans, you should document, document, document every expense, refund, and issue that arises due to COVID-19.’
Google is providing free enterprise-level tools, including *webinar features* and the ability to record/ save calls to Gsuite users for free until July 1, 2020. This might be a good time to put on that webinar you've been thinking about!
Facebook has provided toolkits and action guides to help businesses.
Cisco Webex is offering the free version of its Webex service with no time restrictions. In addition, it will allow up to 100 meeting participants and has added toll-free dial-in features with a 90-day license for businesses that are not already customers
How to host a live event via Vimeo
How to host a WatchParty on Facebook
Accessible online teaching in a time of COVID-19
How musicians (and other creatives too) can transition their business online ASAP
Gig Cancellations: Survival Tips for Freelancers
If you can’t make payments on your Student Loans (Government Loans, not sure how this will work for private)
Comcast providing free “Internet Essentials” service for 60 days during outbreak
Gigs Cancelled because of Coronavirus? Tips and Advice (with no sales pitch)
Coronavirus Anxiety Toolkit via Virus Anxiety
Or, as always, Text 741741 to talk with a crisis counselor at Crisis Text Line—it’s free, confidential, and available 24/7.
Make A Plan: Free 60 min consult with no sales pitch via Lisa Husseini, with the caveat that she’s not a psychologist, just someone who can help you plan instead of getting stuck in the anxiety spiral
Vanessa Kynes’ “30+ things to keep kids busy while you work from home”
Comment below with additional resources— we will keep adding to this list!
Let’s talk about it: the Corona Virus. 😬
It’s been about a month since the spread of COVID-19, aka Coronavirus, started really taking hold. We’re starting to see unprecedented travel restrictions and supply chain interruptions that are causing a ripple-effect into other areas, causing clients and businesses to reschedule conferences, travel, meetings, and events. Heck, there’s talk of postponing the 2020 Olympics in Japan.
And while we shouldn’t panic about Coronavirus, we do need to proactively plan for its effect on our businesses. Part of this is understanding what your contact says when it comes to emergencies.
Read MoreHappy September! We're excited because we can SPILL THE BEANS! The Bullish Society and Get Bullish.com has allowed me the privilege of being the Expert-in-Residence this month in their group of AMAZING boss ladies. PLUS they are offering a FREE 14-day trial for new members! From their blog…
Read MoreFor hundreds of brides and bridesmaids across the U.S., the now-bankrupt Alfred Angelo has clients’ money and their dress. And they won't be seeing either anytime soon. According to an email between one one bride and and the company’s attorney…
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