Comments on: Your Unsexy But Mandatory Business Foundation

By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 14:35:52 +0000

That’s wonderful, Jane. I am so glad you have his support. What caused you to finally act?

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By: Jane Wilcoxson

Thu, 26 Dec 2013 05:43:00 +0000

Lack of confidence and impatience were the two things that impeded my art career. It took me ten years to find my style and my voice. It would have all come together sooner if I had not flitted from one opportunity to the next. I was so thrilled that someone wanted to exhibit my art that I was running my work all over the place. This all helped my confidence in the short term, but I never got any where and soon became frustrated. I was waisting my time and precious energy because I never had a business plan. Today I have set goals and higher expectations of where my art will be exhibited. My energy is spent in the studios creating fabulous work. I love my studio days. It took me years to figure out that I can’t work in a void, I need feedback, help with certain tasks and most of all encouragement. I’m very lucky that my husband stepped up and became my business partner/coach, he keeps me accountable and on track with my goals. I’d say that my husband helped me to build the foundation that my business was lacking. It took a lot of courage to ask for his help, because asking for help felt like I was failing, when really I just needed one other person on my team.

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By: Denise Johnston

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 23:22:47 +0000

Loved this post. You’re right. Foundations are part of the most critical piece of structure of any business.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:59:57 +0000

In reply to Veronica Bouchard.

Veronica: Focus on studio schedule and building your mailing list.

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By: Alyson Stanfield

Thu, 29 Aug 2013 16:59:31 +0000

In reply to Maria Brophy.

My pleasure, Maria. You have great stuff on your blog!

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By: Veronica Bouchard

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 21:17:56 +0000

I just started to get serious about my art and turn it into a business. I’m very new to this (like two weeks new) and there is so much information out there and it is sooo easy to get side-tracked. I guess I really do need to focus on a strong foundation.

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By: Maria Brophy

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 16:25:00 +0000

Alyson, thanks for linking to my blog post in this article!
I agree, a strong foundation is what keeps artists, new and established, from floundering.
There are too many things to waste time on; without a foundation, you won’t know where to put your focus so that you see RESULTS.

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