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01:38 - How you can use this information

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04:51 - The Scarcity Mindset
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3:02 - Tip: List your tasks
3:21 - Tip: Rate tasks
3:34 - Tip: Clean house
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4:35 - Tip: Bring in the help

To help decide which tasks you could delegate and which you should hang on to, check out this spreadsheet:
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00:52 - Investment risk
01:15 - Tip: Start saving TODAY
01:28 - Tip: Diversify
01:46 - Three different investment strategies
02:20 - Post-tax accounts
02:35 - Pre-tax accounts
05:11 - Post-tax account types

This show is for informational purposes only. Any information contained herein is solely the host and/or her guest’s own opinions, and does not reflect the opinions of Patreon. You should not treat any opinion expressed by the host and/or her guest as a specific inducement to make a particular business and/or tax decision or investment or follow a particular business, tax, or investment strategy, but only as an expression of their opinion. None of the information contained in the show constitutes a recommendation that any particular business, tax, or investment strategy, security, portfolio of securities, commodity, or transaction is suitable for any specific person. The host and/or her guest is not advising and will not advise you personally concerning the nature, potential, value or suitability of any particular business, tax, or investment strategy, security, portfolio of securities, commodity, or transaction or other matter. To the extent any of the information contained in the show may be deemed to be business, tax, or investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the particular needs of any specific person. The show may provide information from or links to certain business, tax, and/or investment advisers and/or companies for your convenience only. The host does not endorse or recommend the services of any business, tax, and/or investment adviser and/or company. The business, tax, and/or investment adviser and/or company you select (and not the host) is solely responsible for its services to you.

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   <media:description>Managing your money can be a tricky game. Especially when it comes to your creative business! How much cash should you keep on hand? How much is too much when investing in your business? How much is too little? And don't forget taxes! 

Business manager Belva Anakwenze breaks down the top 5 money mistakes creators make, and how YOU can avoid making them too. 

00:00 - Intro
00:57 - 1. Not having enough cash reserves
01:51 - 2. Not creating a steady income
02:56 - 3. Spending recklessly
03:12 - 4. Don’t forget taxes!
04:30 - 5. Not planning for retirement

This show is for informational purposes only. Any information contained herein is solely the host and/or her guest’s own opinions, and does not reflect the opinions of Patreon. You should not treat any opinion expressed by the host and/or her guest as a specific inducement to make a particular business and/or tax decision or investment or follow a particular business, tax, or investment strategy, but only as an expression of their opinion. None of the information contained in the show constitutes a recommendation that any particular business, tax, or investment strategy, security, portfolio of securities, commodity, or transaction is suitable for any specific person. The host and/or her guest is not advising and will not advise you personally concerning the nature, potential, value or suitability of any particular business, tax, or investment strategy, security, portfolio of securities, commodity, or transaction or other matter. To the extent any of the information contained in the show may be deemed to be business, tax, or investment advice, such information is impersonal and not tailored to the particular needs of any specific person. The show may provide information from or links to certain business, tax, and/or investment advisers and/or companies for your convenience only. The host does not endorse or recommend the services of any business, tax, and/or investment adviser and/or company. The business, tax, and/or investment adviser and/or company you select (and not the host) is solely responsible for its services to you.

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   <media:description>Introducing Patreon Video, a new way for creators to share exclusive, high-quality videos with their biggest fans, uploaded directly to Patreon.

Patreon Video is completely outside of the ad-driven ecosystem. This encourages creators to share what they want with their community, not what will perform well for the algorithm. 

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LLC? S-Corp? C-Corp? It might sound like alphabet soup, but if you’re running a creative business, it's worth it to know your options when it comes to incorporating and making things official. 

Business and financial manager Belva Anakawenze has got you covered. She'll explain the most common business structures for creators and give you the low down on how different business structures might impact your legal liability, tax situation, and even your operating decisions.

For more information, check out these resources: 
https://blog.patreon.com/5-ways-to-structure-your-creative-business

00:00 - Intro
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01:20 - Sole proprietor 
02:30 - Corporation
03:47 - S-Corp
04:55 - LLC

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Last year, Patreon launched a massive survey to better understand the creator economy. Most companies would never share that kind of data but we think this information can really help creators stay inspired and grow their businesses. Our data science team takes you behind our numbers to look at shifting trends in creator revenue, how this is affected by the algorithm, and what you can do to protect your income.

#creatoreconomy #smallbusiness #money #adrevenue 

00:00 - The status quo
00:16 - Creators REALLY hate the algorithm 
00:50 - How creator income is changing
01:27 - How creators can adapt their business

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   <media:description>Creator @DavidErickRamos is an incredible Ocarina player (you mean the flute instrument from Zelda? Exactly the one). But today David and Belva are talking numbers.

Business structures, retirement, emergency funds--there's no topic off the table in this open and honest conversation between David and finacial manager Belva Anakawenze. If you're a creator, then you're bound to relate about the realities of running a creative business. 

Check out some of David's incredible videos:
https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidErickRamos

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What's an Ocarina? 00:40
How do I pay myself? 2:17
When do I change business types? 3:10
How should I save for retirement? 5:12
How do I prioritize savings? 6:38

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   <media:description>Don't mix your personal and business finances! 

As a creator, your bank statements are probably filled with a slew of… interesting purchases. (Goggles, potato chips, and 20 pounds of glitter, anyone??) Whatever you’re buying, it’s important to know which are for personal use and which are for your business—because mixing your personal and business finances is one of the biggest money mistakes creators make! Business and financial manager Belva Anakawenze is here to explain why, and help you plan properly so you can avoid money headaches. 

Looking for more resources to help you think through money stuff? Check out the links below:
https://youtu.be/EYoRg8jehnc
https://blog.patreon.com/5-ways-to-structure-your-creative-business
https://blog.patreon.com/what-you-can-and-cant-write-off-as-a-creator
https://blog.patreon.com/budgeting-basics-for-creators

And check out the rest of our Earn Up series for more creator-focused financial tips: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jm2-5kcL3QE&amp;list=PLXjKNDHnuMrzGen0Y4v02FDn8hDj71ATt 

00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Think of it like coffee and cream...
01:27 - Minimizes legal risk
01:46 - Simplifies your taxes
2:05 - Tip: incorporate your business 
2:30 - Tip: open separate accounts
2:45 - Tip: track cash flow
3:02 - Outro

#smallbusiness #financialadvice #entrepreneur #money #creatoreconomy 

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A recession is a bad economic time for everyone. But creators can be especially vulnerable when major income sources like brand partnerships dry up. Even more daunting is the fact that the modern creator literally hasn’t been through a recession before!

But that’s not to say there weren’t any creators back in 2009 when the last major recession hit. And their experience having made it through the last recession can help YOU weather an economic downturn. 

#recession  #smallbusiness  #financialtips #creatoreconomy

For more information and tips from Lillian on how to budget, check out her video: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=emHzK7LYyM4&amp;list=PLO9XAlcg5Pk_CabQQRyDIZV2sWnaK-leW&amp;index=5

To learn more about Lillian, Dingo, and Olive check out: 
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Is a recession coming? - 01:12
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Ways to prepare: expenses - 03:12
Ways to prepare: defensive income - 03:49
Ways to prepare: get more sources of income - 05:17
Ways to prepare: emergency fund - 05:17
Ways to prepare: build a portfolio - 06:44
Try not to stress! - 07:17

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#financialadvice #smallbusiness #money #creative economy #profit 

For more information, check out: 
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Patreon's budgeting template: 
https://blog.patreon.com/budgeting-basics-for-creators

How to Save Money on Your Taxes
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More creator finance tips from Patreon: 
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Net profit - 1:57
Net loss - 2:07
Setting goals for your business - 2:33
Reducing expenses - 2:55
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